Gladiolus

Gladiolus × hortulanus

Tall, elegant spikes of colorful blooms. A classic cut flower and summer garden staple.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 7–11

Space:🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Sandy, Silty

Best Season(s):Spring, Summer

Experience Level:🌿 Intermediate

Native Range:South Africa

Bloom Color:Nearly every color on tall spikes

Bloom Cycle:Midsummer, staggered by succession planting

Days to Harvest:70–90 days to bloom

Harvest Pattern:Single harvest per planting

Plant corms every 2 weeks for continuous blooms. Dig up and store in cold zones after frost.

Toxic to cats and dogs, concentrated in the corm (colchicine-like compounds) — can cause serious GI upset.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

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