Ruby Gladiolus, Butterfly Sword Lily 'Ruby', Butterfly Gladiolus 'Ruby', Goldblotch Gladiolus 'Ruby', Gladiolus ecklonii 'Ruby', Gladiolus papilio red-flowered, Gladiolus papilio ruby-flowered
Particularly beautiful, Gladiolus papilio ‘Ruby’ (Butterfly Gladiolus) is an elegant cormous perennial with short spikes of nodding, brilliant ruby-red flowers with darker interiors. Blooming in mid to late summer, the blossoms of this hardy sword-lily rise above the foliage of upright, sword-shaped leaves.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| 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 | Sword-Lily, Gladiolus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| 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 | Sword-Lily, Gladiolus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Gladiolus papilio ‘Ruby’ (Butterfly Gladiolus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiolus papilio ‘Ruby’ (Butterfly Gladiolus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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