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Gladiolus 'Flevo Jive'

Gladiolusx hortulanus

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus)
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Species
x hortulanus (hor-tew-LAY-nus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

From Brent & Beckys: Flevo Jive - A combination of whole milk with a waterfall of sweet honey; a yummy flower!

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