Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus plant

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/+.

Garden use

Use

Border Small groups

Site and growing conditions

Gravel garden Dry bed

For wildlife and biodiversity

For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower

Growth

Medium

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 5 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour purplered, magenta
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open 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