Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Thoroughly
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Gladiolus
Nannyberry
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Nannyberry
In German
Gladiolen
Nannyberry
In French
Glaïeul
alisier
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Nannyberry
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Nannyberry
In Polish
mieczyk
Nannyberry
In Latin
Gladiolus
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Nannyberry
Season and care of Gladiolus and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Nannyberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Nannyberry Physical Information
Gladiolus and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Nannyberry are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Nannyberry
Care of Gladiolus and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.