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    • Photo of Gladiolus carneus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Gladiolus carneus

    Also Known As

    • Painted Lady

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Gladiolus carneus plant details

    Gladiolus carneus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus carneus

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rare, summer dormant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus carneus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gladiolus carneus 'is a South African native species growing to almost 2 feet tall with large flowers in shades from white through pink with dark pink markings in the throat. Taking little space to grow, hardy glads combine well with other plants and make excellent cut flowers. Bulbs require good drainage. Leave the foliage to nourish the bulb after cutting back the flower stalk and mulch in winter. Grow in a pot in cold regions and protect in winter.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Variable species usually 30-40cm tall sometimes more, flowers in a range of colors usually with a contrasting horseshoe on the three lower petals.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Oh do we love this rare and beautiful South African species Gladiolus. Large flaring soft pink flowers painted deep crimson in the throat captivate even those bored-to-death “significant others” our visitors drag along to the nursery. Long-blooming, the flowers appear on upright stems to 2' tall in late Spring. With maturity you'll get more and more flowers and plants, as it increases by cormlets. So much more graceful and elegant than their overblown modern hybrids. Grow in well-drained soil without summer water. Excellent in a container! Summer deciduous.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gladiolus carneus plant

    How to Grow Gladiolus carneus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Gladiolus papilio

    aka Butterfly Gladiolus, Goldblotch Gladiolus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gladiolus papilio flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Gladiolus dalenii 'Halloweenie'

    aka Gladioulus 'Halloweenie', Halloween Hardy Glad

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gladiolus dalenii 'Halloweenie' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus

    aka Gladiolus communis byzantinus, Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus 'Cruentus', Corn Flags

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Gladiolus 'Adi'

    aka Adi Hardy Gladiolus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Gladiolus 'Adi' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Gladiolus murielae

    aka Acidanthera bicolor, Acidanthera murielae, Gladiolus callianthus, Abyssinian Gladiolus, Gragrant Gladiolus, Peacock Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid, Sword Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gladiolus murielae close-up, flower by Peter Forster
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