Hardy Gladiolus
Hardy Gladiolus are early flowering Gladioli and are similar in form to the large flowering type, but hardy.
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Atom
M5493
With dazzling, showy blooms of electric orange-red, Gladiolus ‘Atom’ is an exhilarating addition to your summer display. Each petal smoulders with intense colour, defined and highlighted by a silvery white outline.
These jaw-dropping flowers are borne on impressive spikes, flanked by sword-like foliage. The structural spires will bring a bold vertical accent to your herbaceous borders.
A few of these stems placed in a tall vase makes for a long-lasting, invigorating floral arrangement. Cut once the bottom flower has opened, and the remaining buds will unfurl sequentially indoors. Little wonder that Gladioli are a florist’s favourite!
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Charming Lady
M5480
Slender spikes carry pale lilac-pink trumpets from midsummer onwards. Shorter than traditional gladioli, yet just as graceful.
Hardy Gladiolus Charming Lady is superb for cutting or filling mid-height gaps in sunlit borders. Requires free-draining soil and full sun. Stake lightly in exposed areas.
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Communis Byzantinus
M5482
The Hardy Gladiolus Communis byzantinus boasts an explosion of brilliant deep purple-red flowers, their intense hues vividly standing out in any garden. Each blossom, often shaded with a reddish-violet tinge, captures the sunlight, radiating warmth and vibrancy.
These striking blooms, rising on tall, sturdy stems, bring a sense of drama and passion to your garden, drawing the eye and enchanting the soul with bold, unapologetic colour and robust beauty.
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Nanus Carine
M5486
A charming variety of sword lily, Gladiolus ‘Carine’ produces stunning, creamy white blooms brushed with cerise markings and lilac stamens.
The long-lasting flowers look spectacular in the summer border, a bold display of chic beauty with their architectural shape and unique colouring. Plant behind low growing perennials, towards the middle of the border where the corms can lie undisturbed in the soil, ready to return every year.
Gladiolus make excellent cut flowers. Cut when the lower blooms begin to unfurl, leaving plenty of buds to open as the flowers mature in the vase. Remove blossoms from the base of the stems as they fade for a lasting display.
Unfussy on soil type providing drainage is good, Gladioli prefer a situation in full sun for a floriferous show.
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Nanus Nathalie
M5484
The blousy blooms of Gladiolus ‘Nanus Nathalie’ are an adorable shade of pale, cherry blossom pink, with a drop of dark crimson on the lower petals. Gladioli are often called ‘Painted Ladies’, and ‘Nathalie’ seems all made-up with a slick of red lipstick, and a dab of blusher on her cheeks.
‘Nanus’ Gladioli have been carefully bred to be compact, strong, and straight, rarely requiring staking. The convenient height makes them well suited to containers as well as herbaceous borders.
This variety makes a gorgeous cut flower, with the flowers unfurling gradually in the vase for a long-lasting display.
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Nanus Nymph
M5485
A sweet, early flowering variety of dwarf Gladiolus, ‘Nanus Nymph’ produces compact spikes of charming blooms on stems 50-60cm tall and is one of the most beautiful cultivars available. The flowers are whitish pink, with creamy blotches and china-rose markings on the petals.
Corms should be planted into moist, well-drained soil in early spring. Gladioli prefer a spot in full sun without too much competition from surrounding plants. Fully hardy and perennial.
Excellent for cutting. Pick when the lower blooms begin to open and as stems mature in the vase, remove faded flowers for a long-lasting display.
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Vulcano
M5497
Hardy Gladiolus Volcano presents a mesmerising display of purple flowers, each adorned with distinctive blue lips. These elegant blossoms, perched on tall, slender stems, create a visually stunning spectacle, exuding a sense of mystery and allure.
Rich, saturated colours add depth and dimension to your garden, making every glance a captivating experience. These flowers transform any space into a vibrant oasis, their unique charm and elegance a testament to nature's artistic brilliance.
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Nanus Choice Mixture
M5491
A finely balanced assortment of dwarf Gladioli, our ‘Mixture’ is a flurry of pretty pinks, like an orchard laden with spring blossom. From white petals with magenta markings, to pale pastel pinks and bursts of fuchsia, this combination offers a harmonious blend of colour to compliment your planting scheme.
Gladioli bring a welcome dimension of height, breaking up the flowing forms of an herbaceous border with their strong vertical lines. These ‘Nanus’ varieties are compact, sturdy, weather resistant and suitable for container growing.
Gladioli make superior cut flowers, and this collection creates armfuls of ready-made bouquets to display in your home.
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