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    • Photo of Gladiolus x colvillii 'Albus' flower by Leafari

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    Gladiolus x colvillii 'Albus'

    Also Known As

    • Gladiolus 'Albus'
    • Albus Gladiola

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 15"-18"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

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    Gladiolus x colvillii 'Albus' plant details

    Gladiolus x colvillii 'Albus' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white 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 x colvillii 'Albus'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus x colvillii 'Albus'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Looking much less formal than a tall gladiolus and more like an exotic cousin with roots in the wilds of South Africa (which it is), Albus is a winter hardy option to weave into existing gardens or add to mixed containers. A few here and a few there to add a light, swept away effect, year after year. No need to lift the bulbs in fall as with the tall glads; these overwinter.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Gladiolus x colvillii 'Albus' plant

    How to Grow Gladiolus x colvillii 'Albus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Zones

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