Gladiolus
Gladiolus × hortulanus
Family: Iridaceae
Gladiolus grows in full sun and prefers fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Gladiolus
Gladiolus growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Fertile, loose, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Gladiolus as Usually propagated from corms, with planting or establishment depth listed as Plant corms 3-6 inches deep. Days to maturity are listed as 70-100 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Gladiolus (Gladiolus × hortulanus) is listed in the Iridaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0188
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Gladiolus is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Fertile, loose, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from corms. Planting-depth guidance: Plant corms 3-6 inches deep. The listed time to maturity is 70-100 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from corms
- Seed depth
- Plant corms 3-6 inches deep
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 70-100 days to flowering
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Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.