Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Crystal Imperial , Double Delight , Elina , Precious Platinum
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Average
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Cuttings, Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Do not water the foliage, Water during dry weather
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Thoroughly
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Average
  
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
  
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Aphids, dieback, Leaf rust, Powdery mildew, rose leaf-rolling sawfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, pollinators
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
  
stalk
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Edible syrup, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
  
ROSA 'Americana'
  
Common Name
Gladiolus
  
Americana Hybrid Tea Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
  
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
  
संकर चाय गुलाब
  
In German
Gladiolen
  
Teehybride
  
In French
Glaïeul
  
Hybride de thé
  
In Spanish
Gladiolus
  
Híbrido de té
  
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
In Polish
mieczyk
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
In Latin
Gladiolus
  
Hybrid tea rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Gladiolus
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Ixieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available