Overview
Gladiolus 'The Bride' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gladiolus 'The Bride' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Gladiolus 'The Bride' is a cultivar of Gladiolus, a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). This cultivar features a columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for growing in flower borders and beds, and is also valued as a cut flower. Propagation is achieved by separation of cormlets when dormant.
About the genus
Gladiolus is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gladiolus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Gladiolus 'The Bride' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus 'The Bride'
- Propagation
- Separation of cormlets when dormant
- Pest resistance
- Gladiolus thrip, Aphids, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Gladiolus corm rot, Grey moulds (Botrytis), Fusarium bulb rot, Gladiolus core rot, Gladiolus dry rot, Gladiolus scab and neck rot, Fungal leaf spot, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gladiolus 'The Bride'?
Gladiolus 'The Bride' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus 'The Bride' need?
Gladiolus 'The Bride' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus 'The Bride' hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus 'The Bride' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Gladiolus 'The Bride'?
Separation of cormlets when dormant.
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More in the Gladiolus genus
- Gladiolus 'Nicholas' (S)
- Gladiolus 'Rose Laguna'Sword Lily
- Gladiolus byzantinuseastern gladiolus, Byzantine gladiolus, Byzantine sword-lily
- Gladiolus callianthusAbyssinian gladiolus
- Gladiolus cardinaliswaterfall gladiolus
- Gladiolus dalenii 'Boone'
- Gladiolus liliaceusSword Lily
- Gladiolus primulinus
