Overview
Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S) is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S) 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 'Flevo Amico' is a cultivar of Gladiolus, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family that grow from corms and feature clusters of long, narrow, sword-like green leaves. This upright cultivar produces tall flower spikes with funnel-shaped blooms, thriving best in full sun with a sheltered aspect facing south, west, or east. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy in the UK to H5. Suitable for use as cut flowers, in borders, or containers, it is typically planted after the last frost and may require staking.
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 'Flevo Amico' (S) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S)
- 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 'Flevo Amico' (S)?
Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S) need?
Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S) hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Flevo Amico' (S) 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 'Flevo Amico' (S)?
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)