Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' (Sword Lily) — Upright

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 bulbous plant in the iris family grown for its summer flowers. It has green foliage and flowers from July to September. Best placed in full sun on neutral loam that drains freely, it prefers a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing spot. Use it where upright stems are wanted for cutting, borders or containers in gardens rated H5 (hardy).

About the genus

Gladiolus is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).

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In the garden

Gladiolus x colvillii 'Irish Gold' is an upright bulbous cultivar in the Iridaceae valued for its summer flowering, which occurs from July to September. The plant's green leaves support the flowering display and focus the interest on the blooms during mid and late summer. Sit this gladiolus in a position that receives full sun and offers protection from the worst of the wind; a sheltered aspect to the south, west or east suits it. It performs on neutral loam that is well drained, so avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. The H5 hardiness rating indicates it is regarded as hardy for UK gardens. Its upright habit and suggested uses — cut flowers, borders and containers — make it practical where vertical summer colour and stems for floristry are needed. Allow for a planting site that is accessible for cutting if you plan to use blooms indoors between July and September. The plant's seasonality means it provides a steady source of material for summer arrangements throughout that period.