Gladiolus 'Chemistry' is an upright bulbous Gladiolus in the iris family, grown for its erect stems that supply flowers for cutting. It carries green, sword‑like leaves and a straight habit suited to structured beds. Flowering occurs from July to September. Plant it in full sun on neutral, well‑drained loam in a sheltered south-, west- or east-facing spot and expect hardy (H5) performance in most UK gardens.

Gladiolus 'Chemistry' is an upright bulb for full sun and well-drained neutral loam, flowering July to September and ideal for cut flowers.

Gladiolus is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).

Gladiolus 'Chemistry'

Sword Lily | Gladiolus 'Chemistry'

Gladiolus 'Fat Boy'PBR is a bulbous Gladiolus with an upright habit that flowers from July to September. It bears green, sword-like leaves and produces vertical flower spikes suited to cutting. Plant in full sun on a neutral loam with good drainage, in a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing spot. Recommended uses include cut flowers, borders and containers.

Gladiolus 'Fat Boy'PBR is an upright bulbous gladiolus flowering July to September, suited to full sun in loam for cut flowers, borders and containers.

Gladiolus 'Fat Boy'PBR

Gladiolus 'Nicholas' is a cultivar of Gladiolus in the iris family (Iridaceae) with a columnar upright habit. It flowers from July to September and is valued for cut spikes and planted rows in borders and beds. The foliage is deciduous and the cultivar favours a south-facing, sheltered position in full sun. Plant in loam that is neutral in pH and well drained; its UK rating H3 means it is borderline hardy and may need winter protection in colder districts.

Gladiolus 'Nicholas' flowers July to September and suits south-facing borders or cut-flower beds.

Gladiolus 'Nicholas' (S)

Gladiolus 'Nicholas' | Summer cut flower

Gladiolus 'Rose Laguna' is an upright cultivar of Gladiolus (Iridaceae) producing tall flowering spikes and sword-like leaves. It performs best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site in loam with neutral pH. Flowering runs from July to September, making it useful where a run of summer blooms is wanted. Suitable for borders, containers and cutting for vases.

Gladiolus 'Rose Laguna' is an upright gladiolus that flowers from July to September and suits south-facing borders, containers and cut-flower use.

Gladiolus 'Rose Laguna'

Sword Lily (Gladiolus 'Rose Laguna') | Summer Spikes

Gladiolus Hybrids and Primulinus Hybrids are cultivated hybrids within the genus Gladiolus, part of the iris family Iridaceae, valued for their summer flowering. They reliably come into bloom in the UK from July to September. These hybrids are selected for differences in flower form and flowering time, making them useful for planned summer displays. Gardeners choose cultivars for height and bloom sequence to extend colour through high summer.

Gladiolus Hybrids and Primulinus Hybrids flower in the UK from July to September and are used to provide sustained summer colour.

Gladiolus Hybrids and Primulinus Hybrids

Sword Lily | Gladiolus Hybrids and Primulinus Hybrids

Gladiolus dalenii 'Boone' is a gladiolus cultivar in the iris family notable for producing several tall flowering spikes. It typically bears blooms ranging from yellow to scarlet, often streaked red over a yellow ground and usually with a yellow throat. It is derived from a widely distributed African species that is a principal parent of the large grandiflora hybrids. The plant flowers in the UK from July to September.

Gladiolus dalenii 'Boone' produces tall spikes of yellow to scarlet flowers, often red-streaked, flowering July to September.

Gladiolus dalenii 'Boone'

Gladiolus liliaceus is an upright bulbous member of the iris family grown for cut flowers. It bears green foliage and is best placed in full sun on a well-drained loam of neutral pH. Plant on a sheltered south-, west- or east-facing aspect where it will tolerate UK conditions rated H5 (hardy). Flowering occurs from July to September.

Gladiolus liliaceus is an upright bulbous plant for full sun in well-drained loam, flowering July to September and suited to cut flowers and borders.

Gladiolus liliaceus

Sword Lily | Gladiolus liliaceus

Gladiolus melleri is a perennial in the iris family that develops from rounded corms and bears upright spikes of flowers. It is a member of the genus Gladiolus and is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the UK it reliably flowers from July to September. Leaves are typically narrow and sword-like as in other Gladiolus species.

Gladiolus melleri is a cormous iris-family species from the Democratic Republic of the Congo that flowers July to September.

Gladiolus melleri

Sword Lily | Gladiolus melleri

Gladiolus papilio is a bulbous perennial in the iris family prized for its summer flowering. It blooms from July to September and is native to south‑eastern South Africa. Plant in full sun in well‑drained sandy or loamy soil of neutral to slightly acidic pH, on a south- or west-facing, sheltered site. The ornamental corms must not be eaten; wear gloves when handling and keep them away from pets.

Butterfly Sword Lily (Gladiolus papilio) flowers from July to September and suits full sun in well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

Gladiolus papilio

Butterfly sword lily | Gladiolus papilio

Gladiolus primulinus is a species of Gladiolus in the iris family (Iridaceae) native to South Africa. In the UK it produces flowering spikes between July and September. Specifics on exposure, soil and winter care vary between species, so consult supplier notes for cultivation. Source plants from reputable specialist nurseries that record provenance.

Gladiolus primulinus is a South African member of the iris family that flowers in the UK from July to September.

Gladiolus primulinus

Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' is an upright bulbous plant in the iris family grown for its summer flowers. It has green foliage and flowers from July to September. Best placed in full sun on neutral loam that drains freely, it prefers a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing spot. Use it where upright stems are wanted for cutting, borders or containers in gardens rated H5 (hardy).

Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' flowers from July to September and prefers full sun in well-drained neutral loam for cut flowers or borders.

Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold'

Sword Lily | Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Amanda Mahy' is a named cultivar within the genus Gladiolus (family Iridaceae). Its principal seasonal interest is its flowering display from July to September. Specific flower colour, height and cultivation details vary between cultivars and suppliers, so consult the plant label or nursery description before planting. Plan around its summer flowering when selecting a position in the garden or choosing stems for cutting.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Amanda Mahy' flowers from July to September and is a named selection in the Iridaceae; consult nursery notes for cultivar-specific.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Amanda Mahy'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Apple Blossom' is a bulbous perennial in the iris family (Iridaceae) grown for summer-flowering stems suitable for cutting. It performs best in a sunny position in well-drained soil kept at a moderate moisture level. Flowering extends from July to September, providing a run of blooms through the heart of summer. Plant where tall, upright flower stems can be shown off at the back of a border or cut for vases.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Apple Blossom' is a bulbous perennial that flowers July to September and suits full sun with well-drained, moderately moist soil.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Apple Blossom'

Sword Lily | Gladiolus × colvillei 'Apple Blossom'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Blushing Bride' is a cormous perennial in the iris family (Iridaceae) that produces upright flower spikes above narrow, sword-shaped leaves. It arises from rounded, tunic-covered corms and typically sends up single, unbranched stems bearing longitudinally grooved foliage. In the UK it flowers from July to September. The cultivar repeats its seasonal display through the formation of daughter corms.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Blushing Bride' is a cormous Iridaceae perennial that flowers in the UK from July to September.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Blushing Bride'

Sword Lily | Gladiolus × colvillei 'Blushing Bride'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Charm' is a named cultivar within the Gladiolus genus, part of the iris family Iridaceae. It produces its seasonal flowers from July to September. Plants are typically placed where summer blooms are visible, often at the rear of mixed borders or in beds intended for cutting. Quote the cultivar name when ordering to ensure you receive 'Charm'.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Charm' (Gladiolus, Iridaceae) flowers from July to September.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Charm'

Sword Lily | Gladiolus × colvillei 'Charm'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Impressive' is a cormous perennial in the iris family with upright, unbranched stems and narrow, sword-shaped leaves. It develops from round, symmetrical corms wrapped in fibrous tunics. In the UK it flowers from July to September. The plant's vertical habit provides clear architectural lines in summer planting.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Impressive' flowers in the UK from July to September and grows from round corms with narrow, sword-like leaves.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Impressive'

Sword Lily | Gladiolus × colvillei 'Impressive'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Mauve Charm' is a cultivar of Gladiolus (Iridaceae) noted for its summer-flowering spikes. It blooms from July to September. Plants arise from corms and carry erect, sword-shaped leaves along the stem. The vertical flower spikes are suitable for cutting as well as planting in borders.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Mauve Charm' blooms from July to September and belongs to the Iridaceae family.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Mauve Charm'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Peach Blossom' is a bulbous perennial in the iris family that carries summer-flowering spikes from July to September. It performs best in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and moderate moisture. Grow it where its tall blooms can be shown off in borders or cut for vases. Planting positions that offer uninterrupted sun will help it reach flowering season reliably.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Peach Blossom' produces summer spikes from July to September and prefers full sun with well-drained soil for borders and cutting.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'Peach Blossom'

Sword Lily | Gladiolus × colvillei 'Peach Blossom'

Gladiolus × colvillei 'The Bride' is a bulbous perennial in the iris family grown for cut flowers and summer border interest. It flowers from July to September. Plant in full sun in well‑drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture and choose a sheltered spot. Hardy to H4 (average in the UK), it is suitable for borders and containers.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'The Bride' is a bulbous perennial for cut flowers and borders, flowering July to September and preferring full sun and well‑drained.

Gladiolus × colvillei 'The Bride'

Gladiolus × colvillei of gardens is a plant in the iris family Iridaceae within the genus Gladiolus. It is cultivated for its summer flowering, with blooms appearing from July to September in the UK. Gardeners use its flowering period to provide vertical interest in the mid to late summer. Many plan surrounding plantings to extend visual interest before and after the July–September display.

Gladiolus × colvillei of gardens produces summer flowers from July to September and belongs to the iris family Iridaceae.