Gladiolus saundersii (Saunder's Gladiolus)


Botanical Information

FamilyIridaceae
GenusGladiolus
Speciessaundersii
CategoryBulbs, Perennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)0 - 25
Height0.3 m - 0.9 m
Spread0.2 m

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicSalmon-orange flowers.
ShapeNarrow upright.
LandscapeTropical gardens, as a specimen, indoor potted plant or outdoor potted patio plant.
PropagationBy corm offsets and seed.
CultivationPlant in nutrient rich, moist but well-drained soil under full sunlight.
Notable SpecimensUBC Botanical Garden, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth green stems.
Leaf DescriptionLong grassy leaves with straight vertically-climbing venation.
Flower DescriptionSalmon-orange blooms along the stems.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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