Gladiolus byzantinus, Gladiolus Nanus 'Byzantinus', Byzantine Gladiolus
Native to the Mediterranean area, Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus (Byzantine Gladiolus) is a bulbous perennial that features narrow sword-shaped leaves in a fan of 3-5 erect flowering spikes, each bearing up to 15 bold, magenta funnel-shaped flowers, 2″ wide (5cm).
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Sword-Lily, Gladiolus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Depth | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Sword-Lily, Gladiolus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Depth | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus (Byzantine Gladiolus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus (Byzantine Gladiolus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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