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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
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLight to deep magenta
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HeightTo 1m (3ft)
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Spread8cm (3in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialVigorous, cormous perennial. Linear leaves 10-70cm (4-28in) long. Spikes of up to 20 funnel-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) across
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
GLADIOLUS communis
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowKnown as Jacks or Whistling Jacks in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall and Devon. Spreads freely from cormlets.Pests & DiseasesSlugs, thrips, aphids, grey mould(Botrytis).Place of originSpain, northwestern Africa, Italy (Sicily).
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Flower ShapeSpikes
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00