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Gladiolus 'Madonna'

Also Known As

  • Madonna Gladiola

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Gladiolus 'Madonna' plant details

Gladiolus 'Madonna' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus 'Madonna'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus 'Madonna'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gladiolus are native to South Africa, but modern hybrids can be grown in any climate. You can plant bulbs every two weeks for constant flowering throughout the summer. It takes about 90 days on average for flowers to develop after planting. Full sun and rich garden soil are ideal. It is recommended to plant shallowly at first but mound soil up arround the base of the plants to stabilize. Bulbs will overwinter in zones 8+ and should be dug and stored for the winter in colder climates. These corms are of excellent quality, but small (6-8 cm around, or about the size of a quarter). I do not think that all will bloom this year, but some should. Smaller bulbs are generally a better long term investment because: 1) lower prices and 2) top size bulbs often lose vigor after a couple of years in the garden. This is why it is important to save and grow the small cormlets for a continual supply of vigorous plants.

Gardening facts about Gladiolus 'Madonna' plant

How to Grow Gladiolus 'Madonna'

  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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