Christabel gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Christabel'
A.M.-B.C. 1951, F.C.C.-R.H.S. 1969
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
'Christabel' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Christabel') is a bulb for borders and cut flower arrangements. 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 sweet scented flowers are primrose-yellow, and the three upper petals are shaded and veined with purple. Bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Shasta daisy, Fountain grass, and Autumn fern.