Gladiolus imbricatus

Gladiolus imbricatus

Native to:
Baltic States | Belarus | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Kazakhstan | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Transcaucasus | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Iridaceae
Genus:
Gladiolus
Species:
Gladiolus imbricatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
80 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; sow in fall or after cold treatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society