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    Gladiolus meliusculus

    Also Known As

    • Hardy Gladiola

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Gladiolus meliusculus plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus meliusculus

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: bronze and red blooms in spring
    Uses: winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus meliusculus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Similar to alatus and it used to be viewed as a variant of it. The flowers are a bit larger and more of a brick-red instead of orange. This is a winter growing species for the collector.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gladiolus meliusculus plant

    How to Grow Gladiolus meliusculus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • bronze

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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