Sword Lily 'Forte Rosa', 'Forte Rosa' Sword Lily
Gladiolus ‘Forte Rosa’ (Sword Lily) is particularly attractive with its spikes of soft peachy blossoms. 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 - 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Sword-Lily, Gladiolus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
| Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| 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, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Sword-Lily, Gladiolus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
| Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| 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, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Gladiolus ‘Forte Rosa’ (Sword Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiolus ‘Forte Rosa’ (Sword Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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