Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 10/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 70 cm
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Reds & Burgundy
- Flowering Time
- July
- Planting Time
- March
- April
- May
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Cutting
Hardy Gladiolus Charming Lady
M5480
Description
Hardy Gladiolus ‘Charming Lady’ produces elegant slender spikes of pale lilac-pink flowers from midsummer onwards, bringing soft colour and graceful structure to sunny borders. More compact than traditional gladioli, the refined blooms of Gladiolus ‘Charming Lady’ are perfect for filling mid-height planting gaps while still delivering excellent presence and movement in the garden.
Ideal for cutting as well as outdoor displays, this hardy variety thrives in full sun with free-draining soil and performs beautifully among perennials and ornamental grasses. In more exposed positions, light staking will help support the flower stems through summer winds.
Care Guide
For early flowering, hardy Gladiolus, choose a warm and sunny, well-drained location. Plant corms with the pointy side up, 8-10 cm deep and 15 cm apart in the soil. Provide consistent watering after planting and during dry spells, ensuring soil remains moderately moist.
Plant corms at intervals, every two weeks from spring until early summer for a staggered display. After flowering, remove spent and withered stalks and foliage and apply a mulch to the soil in late autumn.
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Pipe Major
N0198
Infuse your garden with the vibrant energy of the Large Cupped Narcissi 'Pipe Major'. Bright sunshine-yellow petals coupled with an orange-red cup create a bold and dynamic display.
The large cupped narcissi Pipe Major's striking colours and eye-catching design make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of drama to their outdoor spaces. Embrace the lively spirit and exuberant charm which this daffodil brings, making your garden truly unforgettable.
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Cheerfulness
N0512
Each sturdy stem of Tazetta Narcissi ‘Cheerfulness’ is like a miniature bouquet of pint-sized peonies for early spring. Sumptuous, frilly, fully double blooms are borne in bunches of up to 4 flowers with petals of alabaster white. This outstanding variety narcissus Cheerfulness proudly flaunts an RHS Award of Garden Merit, and is a proven performer for borders, lawns, rockeries, and containers.
This Tazetta is notable for its especially sweet scent and makes a wonderful cut flower to fill the room with honeyed perfume. ‘Cheerfulness’ is also suitable for forcing in indoor planters for a long-lasting floral display you can admire without even having to step foot outside.
