Overview
Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E) is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E) 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 'Arctic Day' is an upright cultivar of the Gladiolus genus, which are perennial plants growing from corms with clusters of long, narrow, sword-like green 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. 'Arctic Day' is ideal for use as cut flowers, in borders, or containers, and should be planted after the last frost with corms placed 10-15cm deep and staked if necessary.
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 'Arctic Day' (M/E) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E)
- 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 'Arctic Day' (M/E)?
Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E) need?
Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E) hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E) 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 'Arctic Day' (M/E)?
Division, Cormlets.
More in the Gladiolus genus
- Gladiolus 'Adele'
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- Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR
- Gladiolus 'Amber Mystique' (L)
- Gladiolus 'Andre Viette'
- Gladiolus 'At Night'PBR (L)
- Gladiolus 'August Days' (L)
- Gladiolus 'Baling'