Overview
Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel' is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel' 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 'Beautiful Angel' is an upright cultivar of the Gladiolus genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms with clusters of long, narrow, sword-like green leaves. This cultivar produces tall flower spikes with funnel-shaped blooms, making it suitable for use as cut flowers, in borders, or containers. It thrives best in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil, ideally in a sheltered position facing south, west, or east. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is best planted after the last frost, with corms set 10-15cm deep and tall varieties staked for support.
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 'Beautiful Angel' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel'
- 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 'Beautiful Angel'?
Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel' need?
Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel' hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Beautiful Angel' 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 'Beautiful Angel'?
Division, Cormlets.
More in the Gladiolus genus
- Gladiolus 'Adele'
- Gladiolus 'Adrenalin'PBR (L)
- Gladiolus 'Alexandra the Great'PBR
- Gladiolus 'Amber Mystique' (L)
- Gladiolus 'Andre Viette'
- Gladiolus 'Arctic Day' (M/E)
- Gladiolus 'At Night'PBR (L)
- Gladiolus 'August Days' (L)