Overview
Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' is a upright bulbs in the genus Gladiolus, part of the Iridaceae family, with green foliage. Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' 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 x colvillii 'Irish Gold' is an upright cultivar of the Gladiolus genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms with clusters of long, narrow, 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, 'Irish Gold' is hardy to UK zone H5 and flowers in summer. For cultivation, corms should be planted 10-15cm deep after the last frost and tall varieties may require staking.
About the genus
Gladiolus is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).
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 x colvillii 'Irish Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Cut flowers, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold'
- 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 x colvillii 'Irish Gold'?
Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' need?
Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' hardy in the UK?
Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' 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 x colvillii 'Irish Gold'?
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)