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Gladiolus 'Rosy Cheeks'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Gladiolus 'Rosy Cheeks' plant details

Gladiolus 'Rosy Cheeks' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus 'Rosy Cheeks'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, red and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus 'Rosy Cheeks'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Gladiolus 'Rosy Cheeks' plant

How to Grow Gladiolus 'Rosy Cheeks'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Zones

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