Waterfall Gladiolus, Cardinal Red Sword Lily, Corn-Flag, New Year Lily, Superb Gladiolus, Hardy Gladiolus
Extremely ornamental, Gladiolus cardinalis (Waterfall Gladiolus) is a delicate-looking cormous perennial with gracefully arching stems bearing a spike of up to 12 brilliant scarlet red flowers in late spring to early summer. Each widely funnel-shaped flower, up to 3 in. long (8 cm), features striking white spear-shaped marks on the lower three petals. When seen in flowers in masses, the effect is truly brilliant. Forming a sturdy clump of upright, sword-shaped leaves, Waterfall Gladiolus is found growing on wet cliffs and waterfalls in the southwestern Cape area of South Africa where it is pollinated by the mountain pride butterfly.
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Gladiolus |
Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
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, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Gladiolus |
Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
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, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Gladiolus cardinalis (Waterfall Gladiolus) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Gladiolus cardinalis (Waterfall Gladiolus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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