Overview
Gladiolus 'Speed Date'PBR is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus 'Speed Date'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 'Speed Date' is a cultivar of the Gladiolus genus, which consists of perennial plants growing from corms with clusters of long, narrow, sword-like green leaves. This upright bulb thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soil, ideally in sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing aspects. Suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, it is hardy to UK zone H5. Plant corms 10-15cm deep after the last frost and stake if necessary. It flowers in summer and can be propagated by division or cormlets.
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 'Speed Date'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 'Speed Date'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 'Speed Date'PBR?
Gladiolus 'Speed Date'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'Speed Date'PBR need?
Gladiolus 'Speed Date'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'Speed Date'PBR hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'Speed Date'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 'Speed Date'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)