Overview
Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR 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 'Fairytale Pink' PBR is a cultivar of the Gladiolus genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms with clusters of long, narrow, sword-like green leaves. This upright bulbous plant produces tall flower spikes with funnel-shaped blooms, thriving best in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for sheltered south, west, or east-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5. 'Fairytale Pink' is ideal for summer interest in borders, containers, or as cut flowers, with corms planted 10-15cm deep after the last frost and requiring staking for taller varieties.
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 'Fairytale Pink'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR
- 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 'Fairytale Pink'PBR?
Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR need?
Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Fairytale Pink'PBR 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 'Fairytale Pink'PBR?
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)