Gladiolus hybride

Hybrid gladioli comprise the many cultivars derived from crossing Gladiolus species, mainly of South African origin. They are characterised by tall stems bearing large funnel-shaped flowers in summer, in a very wide range of colours and forms, single or double depending on the variety. Grow in full sun, in rich, well-drained soil; plant in successive batches in spring, lifting the corms before winter in cold climates.