Gladiolus Seeds – Mixed Colors

Gladiolus is a popular ornamental plant known for its tall flower spikes and vibrant blooms that add elegance and height to any garden. These easy-to-grow plants produce a dazzling array of colors, making them perfect for borders, beds, and floral arrangements. Gladiolus blooms sequentially from the bottom up, providing weeks of color throughout the summer season. Ideal for both fresh and cut flowers, this classic variety brings sophistication and charm to landscapes and bouquets alike.

Features:

• Produces tall spikes of colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers.

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for floral displays and arrangements.

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting.

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Easy to grow and maintain with minimal care requirements.

• Excellent cut flower with long vase life.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Gladiolus hortulanus

• Common Name (US): Gladiolus

• Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Bloom Colors: Mixed (pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, white)

• Plant Height: 36–60 inches (90–150 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Bloom: 70–100 days after planting

• Sowing Method: Direct sow or start indoors before transplanting

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (annual in zones 3–6)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9–10: February to March

• Use: Borders, cut flower gardens, floral arrangements, landscape decoration