Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Gladiolus
Rose
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
गुलाब
In French
Glaïeul
Se leva
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Rosa
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Rose
Season and care of Gladiolus and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Rose Physical Information
Gladiolus and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Rose are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Rose
Care of Gladiolus and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.