Atom gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Atom'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red with white margins
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Atom' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Atom') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and has fragrant red flowers with white margins. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Tickseed, Summer savory, and Ostrich fern.