| Botanical name | Gladiolus x hybrids |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Gladiolus, sword lily |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Plant corms about 100mm deep and keep the root area moist at all times. |
| Maintenance | Keep the root area moist at all times. |
| Uses | These colourful hybrids are mainly used for cut flowers. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant in batches to prolong the flowering period from early summer through to early winter. |
| Other languages | Swaardlelie (A) |
Gladiolus x hybrids (Gladiolus, sword lily)
- Botanical name: Gladiolus x hybrids
- Common name(s): Gladiolus, sword lily
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
A genus of cormous perennials, varying from small, indigenous species to magnificent, colourful hybrids used mainly for cut flowers. Plant corms about 100mm deep and keep the root area moist at all times. Plant in batches to prolong the flowering period from early summer through to early winter.
Family: Iradaceae
Synonym: Gladiolus callianthus
Botanical Pronunciation: GLAD-ee-oh-lus
Gladiolus x hybrids requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
