Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Australia, South America
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Gladiolus
Elderberry
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Elderberry
In German
Gladiolen
Holunderbeere
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Saúco
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Sabugueiro
In Polish
mieczyk
Bez czarny
In Latin
Gladiolus
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Elderberry
Season and care of Gladiolus and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Gladiolus and Elderberry Physical Information
Gladiolus and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Elderberry are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Elderberry
Care of Gladiolus and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.