Aphrodite gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Aphrodite'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 1987
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Aphrodite' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Aphrodite') is a bulb for borders and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, loamy soil. Its fragrant flowers attract bees. P. Visse Czn. bred it, and the spikes make good bouquets.
Pairs well with Snake's head, Autumn fern, and Stock.