Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
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
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Gladiolus
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Oxlip
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Gladiolen
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Gladiolus
In Greek
δακράκι
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Gladiolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Gladiolus
Season and care of Oxlip and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Gladiolus season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Oxlip and Gladiolus Physical Information
Oxlip and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Gladiolus are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oxlip and Gladiolus
Care of Oxlip and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.