Overview
Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cut flowers, borders and containers.
About
Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great' is a cultivar of Gladiolus, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family that grow from corms and feature upright habits with green, sword-like leaves. This cultivar produces tall flower spikes with funnel-shaped blooms, thriving best in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for sheltered south, west, or east-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is commonly used for cut flowers, borders, and containers. Planting corms 10-15cm deep after the last frost and staking tall varieties helps ensure successful growth during the summer season.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gladiolus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR
- Propagation
- Division, Cormlets
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Botrytis, Fusarium bulb rot, Fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR?
Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR need?
Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR?
Division, Cormlets.
More in the Gladiolus genus
- Gladiolus 'Adele'
- Gladiolus 'Adrenalin'PBR (L)
- Gladiolus 'Amber Mystique' (L)
- Gladiolus 'Andre Viette'
- Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E)
- Gladiolus 'At Night'PBR (L)
- Gladiolus 'August Days' (L)
- Gladiolus 'Baling'