Vista gladiolus
Gladiolus 'Vista'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Vista' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Vista') 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. Its fragrant flowers open from early to late summer and again from early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. The tall stems reach 35 to 47 inches, so you may want to stake them.
Pairs well with Nymph gladiolus, Montbretia, Creme de Cassis dahlia, and Fountain grass.