Gladiolus, Gladiola 'Priscilla'

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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
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
Bronze
Blue-Green
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
Non-patented
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:

Cordele, Georgia

Aurora, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Concord, North Carolina

Butler, Tennessee

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Mercer County, KY (Zone 6b) | October 2016 | positive

Does very well on our high pH, clayey soils here in central Kentucky. Blooms beautifully and dependably every year without any special wi...Read More

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Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | December 2010 | positive

'Priscilla' variety Gladiolus is the most well known Pink Classic old-fashioned heirloom garden Gladiolas. She has pale yellow centers, a...Read More

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Aurora, IL | August 2005 | positive

Beautiful pale pink bloom with a darker pink edge. These can be grown to zone 5, but must be dug up once the foliage dies back. They do...Read More

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