Gladiolus carmineus (Cliff Gladiolus)
Cliff Gladiolus, Cliff Lily, Hermanus Cliff Gladiolus
Native to southern Africa, Gladiolus carmineus (Cliff Gladiolus) is a delicate-looking cormous perennial boasting clusters of 4-5 starry, brilliant rose-pink blooms on each flowering stem in the fall. Each of the lower petals are streaked with a white line down their center surrounded by a pale mauve halo. The ravishing blossoms emerge before the foliage of gray-green, narrow, arching leaves. Cliff Gladiolus is perfect for rock gardens or containers.
- Grows up to 12-20 in. tall (30-50 cm) and 8 in. wide (20 cm).
- Best flowering occurs in full sun in well-drained soils. Give plenty of water, every 7-10 day, during the growing season. Salt tolerant.
- This winter-growing gladiolus can be grown from corms as well as seeds.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
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, Perennials |
Plant Family | Gladiolus - Sword Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 7" – 8" (17cm – 20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Salt |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
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, Perennials |
Plant Family | Gladiolus - Sword Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 7" – 8" (17cm – 20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Salt |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |