About
Gladiolus × colvillei 'Charm' is a named cultivar within the Gladiolus genus, part of the iris family Iridaceae. It produces its seasonal flowers from July to September. Plants are typically placed where summer blooms are visible, often at the rear of mixed borders or in beds intended for cutting. Quote the cultivar name when ordering to ensure you receive 'Charm'.
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 'Charm' sits within the Gladiolus genus (family Iridaceae) as a cultivated selection offered for summer flowering. As a named cultivar, it will be listed under its full botanical name, which helps when sourcing the exact selection gardeners want. Plan for its flowering period: the blooms arrive between July and September, so position plants where that seasonal display will be most effective. Grouping several corms together gives a clearer presence in a border and makes cutting for vases simpler. If stems lengthen, light support keeps flowers upright and looking tidy. In UK gardens 'Charm' works well at the back of mixed herbaceous borders and in beds dedicated to summer flowering. When buying, specify Gladiolus × colvillei 'Charm' to avoid similar-looking cultivars and to match expectations for late-summer display.
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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
