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Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

Gladiolus is Latin for sword; these deep red blooms indeed show strength and power

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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

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Late Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 48 to 60 inches

COLOR

  • Red

While these flowers don't come with caffeine, their dramatic look is sure to energize. The blossom on this Espresso Gladiolus produces a dark crimson petal adorned with sparkling white stamens.

  • • Perennial; Bold red is sure to make a statement in any garden
  • • 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

  • 4 to 6 inches Deep

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 5 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

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

Planting Guide

View our Gladiolus Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Espresso Gladiolus Flower?

    The bulbs for Espresso Gladiolus Flower measure 12 to 14 cm in circumference.

    What is Espresso Gladiolus also known as?

    Espresso Gladiolus is also known as Sword Lily.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 6 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

    The most beautiful flower I’ve ever grown. The color is so deep and beautiful. It literally brought me to tears they are so beautiful.

    Lyndsey 5/5

    Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

    Customer photo review of Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

    Amazing and all of them bloomed! Will definitely get more when I figure out where to put them. The color was an amazing deep red that looked almost black. Just what I was hoping for!

    Angela 5/5

    Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

    I've not had these with this color before and they were gorgeous! Highly recommend if you want something different. So dark and beautiful. I have always loved gladiolus.

    Suzie T. 5/5

    Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

    Purchased these last year. The bulbs were huge, healthy and man did they put on a show. Gorgeous and long lasting flower stalks. Impressive as all of the order bloomed. Buying then again!!!!!

    Flowersnknuckleheads 5/5 Verified

    Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

    I received huge, healthy gladiolus bulbs. All of them sprouted. My tallest flower from the base to the top was over 4 feet tall and the flowers were about 4 inches from end to end. The color was more of a bright red rather than the deeper, darker red I was expecting, but they are still fantastic. I did stake them to keep them upright because they are so massive. I will definitely purchase bulbs from this company again.

    Whitm 4/5 Verified

    Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

    Planted them about 2 weeks ago and they came up in about week.. They haven't flowered yet but they are getting taller each day. I bought some last year they are vey beautiful and colorful

    Stephen E. 5/5 Verified

    Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Espresso

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