Arrifana gladiolus

Gladiolus 'Arrifana'

BulbIridaceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2010

Arrifana gladiolus
FragrantEdible
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4.5 feet tall
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
Light red-pink
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flower

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Arrifana' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Arrifana') 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. The light red-pink blooms are fragrant and open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Bees visit the flowers. Piet Boots bred it.

Pairs well with Bigleaf hydrangea, Fountain grass, and Society garlic.

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