Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Gladiolus
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Gladiolen
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Glaïeul
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Gladiolus
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Gladiolus
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
mieczyk
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.