GLADIOLUS communis

Commonly known as Sword lily, Whistling Jacks

A cultivated form of the light to deep magenta gladioli which is often found wild in Cornish hedgerows or older cottage gardens
Further Reading....
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Light to deep magenta
  • Height
    To 1m (3ft)
  • Spread
    8cm (3in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Vigorous, cormous perennial. Linear leaves 10-70cm (4-28in) long. Spikes of up to 20 funnel-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) across
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun

GLADIOLUS communis

 
Available again from summer 2022 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
dry bulbs in season pack of 10 £6.00 each 
Delivery Information Available again from summer 2022
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
5 bulbs per pot individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Known as Jacks or Whistling Jacks in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall and Devon. Spreads freely from cormlets.
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, thrips, aphids, grey mould(Botrytis).
    Place of origin
    Spain, northwestern Africa, Italy (Sicily).
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
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Gladiolus - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
to 1m (3ft)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  8cm (3in)
  

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