Flower colour
Flower style:
Funnel/trumpet shapedFoliage colour
Foliage style:
Sword-likeSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
45cm
15cm
Gladiolus (Nanus Group) 'Robinetta'
Sword lily
Scientific family:
IridaceaeGladiolus type:
NanusType:
Herbaceous perennialOrigin:
Africa: Madagascar, Africa: South Africa, Asia: Asia Minor and Europe: MediterraneanLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal, tropical/jungle or town/courtyardPosition:
Border or containersSoil:
Loam, sand or chalkpH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralAspect:
South or westExposure:
ShelteredGrowth rate:
AverageShape:
ErectMaintenance:
Typical maintenanceTime to maturity:
2-5 yearsPlanting depth:
16cm
Description:
Gladiolus 'Robinetta' is one of the Nanus group, which are smaller than other forms and flower earlier in the year. It produces spires of magenta-pink flowers, and looks great as a container plant or towards the front of a sunny border.
Calendar:
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Sow Plant out Flower Harvest
by Andrea B
Last updated 24 Feb 2012
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