Fado gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Fado'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Fado' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Fado') 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 fragrant blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Plants reach about 35 to 47 inches tall, so they make a good tall backdrop.
Pairs well with Nymph gladiolus, Montbretia, and Robinetta gladiolus.