Overview
Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M) is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M) 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 'Burgundy Queen' 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, thriving best in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and suited to sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. 'Burgundy Queen' is ideal for summer interest in borders, containers, or as cut flowers, with corms planted after the last frost and requiring staking 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 'Burgundy Queen' (M) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M)
- 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 'Burgundy Queen' (M)?
Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M) need?
Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M) hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Burgundy Queen' (M) 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 'Burgundy Queen' (M)?
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)