Saint Malo gladiolus

Gladiolus 'Saint Malo'

BulbIridaceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2000

Saint Malo gladiolus
FragrantEdible
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2.5 feet tall
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
Orange-red
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flower

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Saint Malo' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Saint Malo') 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. Its fragrant orange-red blooms stand about 31 inches tall and attract bees. Flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn.

Pairs well with Hummingbird's mint, Mondo grass, and Autumn fern.

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