About
Gladiolus × colvillei of gardens is a plant in the iris family Iridaceae within the genus Gladiolus. It is cultivated for its summer flowering, with blooms appearing from July to September in the UK. Gardeners use its flowering period to provide vertical interest in the mid to late summer. Many plan surrounding plantings to extend visual interest before and after the July–September display.
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 of gardens belongs to the genus Gladiolus and the iris family Iridaceae and is grown chiefly for its summer blooms. In the UK its flowering runs from July to September, making it a reliable midsummer feature for those who wish to strengthen the summer sequence in borders or dedicated flower beds. When planning with this Gladiolus, place it where the July–September display can be seen from paths or windows, and consider pairing it with earlier and later-flowering plants so the border retains structure outside its main season. Professional and amateur growers alike treat the flowering window as the key scheduling moment: sowing, planting or display rotations are organised to bring spikes into peak condition for that period. Records and collections identify it taxonomically within Iridaceae, so referencing the genus helps when consulting specialist sources or suppliers. Plan plantings with the July–September flowering in mind to make this Gladiolus fill the midsummer gap in a planting scheme.
From the Fenn Plants journal
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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
