Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Gladiolus

Species:

Gladiolus gandavensis

USDA Symbol:

GLGA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

red, yellow, orange, pink, white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to South Africa, prefers open grasslands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Typically propagated from corms rather than seed. Seeds require warm temperatures around 70°F for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI