Charisma gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Charisma'
USDA zones8 to 11
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
Garden uses
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Notes
'Charisma' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Charisma') 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 flower spikes are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. You may want to stake the stems in windy spots.
Pairs well with Montbretia, Black-eyed Susan, and Fountain grass.