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Gladiola 'Boone'

Gladiolus

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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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Synonym
Gladiolus dalenii
Height

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness

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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Smooth
Days to Maturity

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Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Usage

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Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

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

Beverly, Massachusetts

Marysville, Michigan

Saint Louis, Missouri

Brooklyn, New York

Boone, North Carolina

Canby, Oregon

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

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Fizgig777
NYC, NY (Zone 7a) | August 2016 | positive

Wanted to add that this Gladiolus is also hardy in zones 7b, 7a, 6b, 6a as well as the ones noted. You'll get the best flower colors in ...Read More

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Tarragon13
Beverly, MA | May 2012 | positive

In 2007 I ordered three (3) 'Boone' glads from Old House Gardens. Hardiness was listed as zones 6(5?). This wild gladiola gave me only ...Read More

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NancyMcD
Grand Marais, MI | March 2010 | positive

This beautiful flower is popular in our garden even with visitors who think they don't like glads. Its relatively small size and wildflo...Read More

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