Vivienne gladiolus

Gladiolus 'Vivienne'

BulbIridaceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2010

Vivienne 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
Red
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flower

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Vivienne' gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Vivienne') is a bulb for borders and cut flower arrangements. 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 red, fragrant blooms rise about 31 inches tall and open from early to late summer. The flowers attract bees, so the plant adds life to a sunny border. J. Snoek bred it.

Pairs well with Festiva Maxima peony, Fountain grass, and Snapdragon.

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