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.
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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' (210cm – 240cm) |
| 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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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' (210cm – 240cm) |
| 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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