Swiss Cristal gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Swiss Cristal'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 1998
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Swiss Cristal' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Swiss Cristal') 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. It grows about 51 inches tall, so it makes a good tall backdrop. The fragrant flowers attract bees.
Pairs well with Virginia sweetspire, Autumn fern, and Thalia.