A cormous perennial with upright sword-shaped leaves and spikes of up to twenty funnel-shaped pale yellow or creamy white flowers with dark markings. Strongly scented in the evening. Max Height 60cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Not hardy.
Gladiolus tristis
A cormous perennial with upright sword-shaped leaves and spikes of up to twenty funnel-shaped pale yellow or creamy white flowers with dark markings. Strongly scented in the evening.
Additional information
| Generic | Gladiolus |
|---|---|
| Species | tristis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm, 1.2m |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Lift and store frost free |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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