About
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.
About the genus
Gladiolus is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).
Wikipedia contributors, "Gladiolus", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Gladiolus
In the garden
Gladiolus × colvillei 'Amanda Mahy' is a registered cultivar name in the Gladiolus group and sits in the iris family, Iridaceae. As a named selection, its defining feature for gardeners is the period when it blooms: July to September. Photographs and nursery notes will give the clearest indication of flower colour and stem habit for this cultivar. Cultural needs for named Gladiolus cultivars are not identical, so follow the supplier’s planting and care instructions for this particular selection. Producer labels typically give recommended position, soil preference and any overwintering or lifting advice specific to the cultivar you buy; use those as your primary guide rather than general assumptions. If you are sourcing corms or plants from different retailers, compare descriptions so you match the cultivar’s behaviour to your site. When planning borders or containers, schedule Gladiolus × colvillei 'Amanda Mahy' into the mid to late-summer scheme to take advantage of its main flowering window. If you need a succession of stems, stagger plantings by date according to the supplier’s guidance so flowering is spread across the July to September period.
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More in the Gladiolus genus
- Gladiolus 'Nicholas' (S)
- Gladiolus 'Rose Laguna'Sword Lily
- Gladiolus byzantinuseastern gladiolus, Byzantine gladiolus, Byzantine sword-lily
- Gladiolus callianthusAbyssinian gladiolus
- Gladiolus cardinaliswaterfall gladiolus
- Gladiolus dalenii 'Boone'
- Gladiolus liliaceusSword Lily
- Gladiolus primulinus
