Aftershock gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Aftershock'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Aftershock' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Aftershock') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The tall spikes reach about 47 to 59 inches high and have fragrant blooms. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Nymph gladiolus, Montbretia, Siberian iris, and Fountain grass.