Overview
Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L) is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L) 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 'Silver Green' is a cultivar of the Gladiolus genus, which are perennial plants growing from corms with upright habits and 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. 'Silver Green' is ideal for summer interest in borders, containers, and as cut flowers, with corms planted 10-15cm deep after the last frost and tall varieties requiring 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 'Silver Green' (L) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L)
- 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 'Silver Green' (L)?
Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L) need?
Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L) hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Silver Green' (L) 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 'Silver Green' (L)?
Division, Cormlets.
More in the Gladiolus genus
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- 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)