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