Carine gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Carine'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Carine' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Carine') 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. The flowers are fragrant and open in early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. It grows up to 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Elvira gladiolus, Robinetta gladiolus, Montbretia, and Agapanthus.