Gladiolus 'Coral Seas'
Gladiolus x hortulanus
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus) (Info) |
| Species: | x hortulanus (hor-tew-LAY-nus) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Coral Seas |
Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Dallas, Georgia
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 22, 2006, GeorgiaJo from Dallas, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: The grower of these gorgeous glads is VanBloem Gardens. These are the most beautiful glads I have every grown and I recommend them completely. |
