Robinetta gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Robinetta'
AM.-BC 1958, GV 1958, TGA-BC 1960, FCC-RHS 1960
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Robinetta' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Robinetta') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and containers. 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, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows up to 24 inches tall and bears fragrant red flowers. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Nymph gladiolus, Elvira gladiolus, Montbretia, and Agapanthus.