Gladiolus (Grandiflorus Group) Plum Tart

Flower colour

Flower style:
Funnel/trumpet shaped

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Sword-like

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
1.2m
Gladiolus (Grandiflorus Group) 'Plum Tart' (Sword lily) size and shape
50cm
Graphical representation of Gladiolus (Grandiflorus Group) 'Plum Tart' (Sword lily) size and shape

Gladiolus (Grandiflorus Group) 'Plum Tart'

Sword lily
Scientific family:
Iridaceae
Gladiolus type:
Grandiflorus
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Origin:
Africa: Madagascar, Africa: South Africa, Asia: Asia Minor and Europe: Mediterranean
Lifecycle:
Deciduous
Garden style:
Cottage/informal, tropical/jungle or town/courtyard
Position:
Border or containers
Soil:
Loam, sand or chalk
pH:
Acid, alkaline or neutral
Aspect:
South or west
Exposure:
Sheltered
Growth rate:
Average
Shape:
Erect
Maintenance:
Typical maintenance
Time to maturity:
2-5 years
Planting depth:
16cm
Description:
"Gladiolus 'Plum Tart' is part of the Grandilflorus group, flowering in mid to late summer and producing tall spires with rich plum-purple flowers each 14cm across. Great for the back of a border.

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by Andrea B
Last updated 24 Feb 2012
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Image of "Gladiolus 'Plum Tart' at Pheasant Acre Plants, RHS Autumn Harvest Show 2011. Fl