Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus
Byzantine Gladiolus
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 5 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Very hardy
Hardy gladiolus, violet-red, height ± 50 cm., May flowering, bulb size 7/+.
This plant is currently no longer in production and is temporarily unavailable from our nursery and partner nurseries. We hope to offer it again in the future.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 5 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - June |
| Flower colour | Purplered, Magenta, Purplered, Magenta |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Dry |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus |
|---|---|
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Byzantijnse gladiool EN: Byzantine Gladiolus |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Europe, South, Africa, North, Europe, South, Africa, North |
