Gladiolus 'Jester'

Gladiolusx hortulanus

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus)
Species
x hortulanus (hor-tew-LAY-nus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grand Junction, Colorado

Revere, Massachusetts

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Powell, Ohio

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Revere, MA (Zone 5b) | March 2010 | positive

I planted these early last Summer (2009) and when I dug them up in October, the corms were the size of onions. They seem to do really we...Read More

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Denver, CO | December 2006 | positive

I bought some nice (and very inexpensive) young bulbs from Pine Tree garden seed. They grew into large plants for the bulb size, which b...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Outside of each flower petals is bright yellow and inside is red. Can reach a height of 48". Blooms are vibrant!

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