Overview
Gladiolus 'Princess Lee'PBR is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Princess Lee'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 'Princess Lee' is a cultivar of the Gladiolus genus, which are perennial plants growing from corms with upright habits and green, sword-like leaves. This cultivar produces tall flower spikes with funnel-shaped blooms, thriving best in full sun and sheltered positions with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for planting in borders, containers, or as cut flowers, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and flowers during the summer. Plant corms 10-15cm deep after the last frost and stake if necessary to support the tall flower spikes.
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 'Princess Lee'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 'Princess Lee'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 'Princess Lee'PBR?
Gladiolus 'Princess Lee'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Princess Lee'PBR need?
Gladiolus 'Princess Lee'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Princess Lee'PBR hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Princess Lee'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 'Princess Lee'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)