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Gladiolus grandiflorus

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Spread 15 - 25 cm (6 - 10 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Gladiolus grandiflorus (gladiolus) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white blossoms during mid-summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers and tropical.
Cautions The growth rate of Gladiolus grandiflorus (gladiolus) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.