🌸 Gladiolus

Gladiolus spp.

ornamentals Corm Iridaceae

☀️ Sun

Full Sun

💧 Water

Moderate

🗺️ Zones

7-10

🧪 Soil pH

6.0-7.0

🪴 Soil Type

Well-draining, sandy

🚿 Drainage

Well-drained

📏 Spacing

4-6 in

📐 Height

24-60 in

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (3)

🤝 Cosmos

Both great cut flowers for summer bouquets

🤝 Dahlia

Summer bulbs with complementary bloom sequence

🤝 Zinnia

Annual cutting garden companions

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ Walnut

Walnut juglone damages gladiolus growth

📝 Growing Notes

Vertical drama with sword-like leaves. Plant in succession for continuous bloom. Companion: Benefits from allium neighbors.

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