Lemon Drop gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Lemon Drop'
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
Attracts
Notes
'Lemon Drop' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Lemon Drop') 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 open in early to late summer and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Plants can reach about 59 inches tall, so you may want to stake them in windy spots.
Pairs well with Montbretia, Black-eyed Susan, and Agapanthus.