Gladiolus x gandavensis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

Gladiolus x gandavensis plant details

Gladiolus x gandavensis is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow 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 x gandavensis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus x gandavensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In 1826 in the town of LeMoine France, Louis Van Houte crossed two species, Gladiolus natalensis with Gladiolus oppositiflorus and created the first Gladiola hybrid. What a great feat had he accomplished. For all of the amazing and sometimes gaudy hybrids that followed, this, IMHO (in my humble opinion) is still the best. A 2" pot makes a 12"-18" clump in less than 2 years of graceful iris-like foliage. In mid-Summer, dozens of 24" stems are graced with the softest yellow flowers painted with a delicate red blush in the throat. And to top all this off, its been hardy outside for over 10 years in my brutal zone 5 garden. WOW!!!