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    Gladiolus 'Witch Doctor'

    Also Known As

    • Witch Doctor Gladiolus

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 30"-40"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Gladiolus 'Witch Doctor' plant details

    Gladiolus 'Witch Doctor' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus 'Witch Doctor'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 30 IN - 40 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus 'Witch Doctor'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Witch Doctor' is well named. It's an intense, eerie blend of firelight and smoke - and blood? - with mottling so dark that it almost looks charred. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you dare to try it, we bet you'll never forget it. Small-flowered

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Gladiolus 'Witch Doctor' plant

    How to Grow Gladiolus 'Witch Doctor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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