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Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

Small but mighty, these miniature blooms are perfect for container gardening

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Gladiolus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Mix
  • Orchid-like

COLOR

  • Mixed

A more compact and versatile variety of the familiar Gladiolus, these little beauties are a top choice for container gardening and cut flowers. Offering orchid-like blooms in a range of pretty pinks and whites, our Dwarf Gladiola Bulbs are known to be hardier than their full height cousins, often exhibiting perennial growth in Zones 4-11.

  • • Perennial; Cold Tolerant and great as a border flower
  • • Mid Summer Blooming, Effortless to Grow, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird and Butterfly friendly
  • • Prefers Full Sun

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 5 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
20 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
40 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 4 Sq. Ft
100 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 10 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Gladiolus Planting Guide to learn more.
Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

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Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus nanus?

The bulbs for Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus nanus measure 8 to 10 cm in circumference.

What is Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus also known as?

Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus is also known as Sword Lily.

What type of bulb is Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus grown from?

Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus is grown from a bulb.

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