Overview
Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M) is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M) 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 'San Siro'PBR (M) is a cultivar of Gladiolus, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family that grow from corms and feature upright habits with clusters of long, narrow, sword-like green leaves. This cultivar 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 and is ideal for use as cut flowers, in borders, or containers during the summer season.
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 'San Siro'PBR (M) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M)
- 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 'San Siro'PBR (M)?
Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M) need?
Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M) hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'San Siro'PBR (M) 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 'San Siro'PBR (M)?
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)