Gladiolus 'Fiesta'

Also Known As

Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Fiesta'
Fiesta Gladiola

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 50"-60"
W: 6"

planting zones

8a-11

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Gladiolus 'Fiesta' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus 'Fiesta'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 50 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus 'Fiesta'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gladiolus was introduced by Dr. Robert Griesbach, a biology professor and a flower breeder extraordinaire who gardened for half a lifetime on a five acre farm in Wisconsin. The good doctor is famous in daylily, lily and gladiolus circles for his extensive contributions. He's grown thousands of seedlings, so when he saves one, it's meaningful. Fiesta is an electric orange and sunny yellow blend, a strong, productive glad that's one of the best mood lifters you can grow. Can you see these grouped with Kelvin Floodlight dinnerplate dahlias and Golden Lucifer cannas? Glorious!