A cormous perennial with upright sword-shaped leaves and spikes of up to twenty funnel-shaped deep magenta-pink flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Hardy.
Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus
A cormous perennial with upright sword-shaped leaves and spikes of up to twenty funnel-shaped deep magenta-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Gladiolus |
|---|---|
| Species | communis |
| Varietry | ssp. byzantinus |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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