About
Gladiolus × colvillei 'Mauve Charm' is a cultivar of Gladiolus (Iridaceae) noted for its summer-flowering spikes. It blooms from July to September. Plants arise from corms and carry erect, sword-shaped leaves along the stem. The vertical flower spikes are suitable for cutting as well as planting in borders.
About the genus
Gladiolus is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).
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In the garden
Gladiolus × colvillei 'Mauve Charm' belongs to the Gladiolus genus in the Iridaceae family and produces the tall, vertical flower spikes typical of the group. The genus has a broad geographic range and many species and cultivars are grown in temperate gardens for their seasonally timed blooms. 'Mauve Charm' flowers during a reliable July to September period, making it a useful choice when extending the summer display into early autumn. Give this cultivar a free-draining site with good light; Gladiolus types perform best where soil does not remain waterlogged and the flower stems receive steady illumination. Plant corms at an appropriate time for your area and firm them into the soil so new shoots can establish. Taller spikes benefit from early support to prevent bending, and removing spent flowers will direct energy back into the corm for the following season. In UK gardens, spikes work well near the middle or rear of a mixed border and are compact enough for dedicated cutting beds. Containers are possible where there is sufficient depth for the corms and protection from excess winter wet. Expect 'Mauve Charm' to extend late-summer interest and to provide cut stems suitable for seasonal bouquets.
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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
