Gertrude gladiolus

Gladiolus 'Gertrude'

BulbIridaceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2005

Gertrude gladiolus
FragrantEdible
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3.5 feet tall
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
Yellow
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flower

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Gertrude' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Gertrude') 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. It grows about 39 inches tall and bears fragrant yellow blooms that attract bees. J. Snoek bred it.

Pairs well with Snapdragon, Tuberose, and Fountain grass.

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