Sword Lily 'Careless', Careless Sword Lily
Gladiolus ‘Careless’ (Sword Lily) is particularly eye-catching with its spikes of pastel pink blossoms adorned with a soft yellow throat. Each flower spike rises among erect, narrow, deep-green sword-shaped leaves. Spectacular on its own, in the summer garden or in a vase. Since the flowers open from the bottom of the spike up, sword-lilies provide a long-lasting floral display, each flowering spike blooming for up to two weeks.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
| Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 5" (13cm) |
| Depth | 4" - 6" (10cm - 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, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
| Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 5" (13cm) |
| Depth | 4" - 6" (10cm - 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, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Gladiolus ‘Careless’ (Sword Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiolus ‘Careless’ (Sword Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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