Gladiolus 'Las Vegas'

Also Known As

Las Vegas Gladiola

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 20"
W: 6"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Gladiolus 'Las Vegas' plant details

Gladiolus 'Las Vegas' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer cream, pink and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Las Vegas'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: cream, pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus 'Las Vegas'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gladiolus primulinus 'Las Vegas' has yellow funnel-shaped flowers with broad orange-red borders. Hardy gladiola are an old garden favourite offering contemporary gardens ease of care and interest for collectors of increasingly scarce heirloom varieties. Taking little space to grow, they combine well with other plants and make excellent cut flowers. Bulbs require good drainage. Leave the foliage to nourish the bulb after cutting back the flower stalk and mulch in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Most of the winter hardy gladiolus in today's market flower in shades of cranberry, pink and white; cool colors. For those partials to sizzling hot shades, here's Las Vegas, a tempting swirl of red and yellow. Why Grow Hardy Gladiolus? Hardy glads grow to just 20"; easy to weave into beds Earlier blooms extend the glad season Winter hardy to zone 5; no need to lift in fall Hardy glads have been around for a while but are still relatively unknown. You could be the first in your neighborhood to grow them. Yep, step up and go bold!