Helvetia gladiolus

Gladiolus 'Helvetia'

BulbIridaceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2004

Helvetia gladiolus
FragrantEdible
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4 feet tall
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
Red
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flower

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Helvetia' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Helvetia') is a bulb for borders and cut flowers. 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. Red, fragrant blooms open on tall stems in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Bees visit the flowers. Cathy Osselton bred it.

Pairs well with Tuberose, Fountain grass, and Snake's head.

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