Painted Lady Gladiolus
Native to southern Africa, Gladiolus carneus (Painted Lady) is a graceful cormous perennial boasting loose spikes of 3-12 widely funnel-shaped, soft pink flowers in late spring. Large, each elegant blossom, up to 2.5 in. long (6 cm), is adorned with deep carmine spade-shaped markings on its lower petals. Blooming for up to 4 weeks, they are borne atop arching stems surrounded by sword-shaped leaves. Tough and reliable, Painted Lady Gladiolus is perfect for rock gardens, dry gardens or containers. Very ornamental and a good cut flower.
| 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 | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
| Height |
8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| 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 | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
| Height |
8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Gladiolus carneus (Painted Lady) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiolus carneus (Painted Lady) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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