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    Gladiolus cunonius

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Gladiolus cunonius plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus cunonius

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: rare, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus cunonius

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    There’s something eerily cartoon-like about the blooms this strange, rare South African bulb. Do they look like vermillion mice? Toy airplanes? Crimson giraffes? I can’t decide, but they’re definitely neato! The upper petals are spoon-shaped & the lower ones are so diminished they’re barely there. Flowers arrive in early spring, growing to a height of 18”. This is a coastal species that thrives in sandy soil, so drainage is a must. Summer drought is also necessary. Likely to be a hummingbird bonanza!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gladiolus cunonius plant

    How to Grow Gladiolus cunonius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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