Gladiolus Charisma (Sword-Lily)
Incredibly showy, Gladiolus ‘Charisma’ features large, elegantly ruffled, golden yellow flowers. The blossoms are arranged closely and symmetrically on strong and erect spikes rising above pointed sword-like leaves.
Incredibly showy, Gladiolus 'Charisma' features large, elegantly ruffled, golden yellow flowers. The blossoms are arranged closely and symmetrically on strong and erect spikes rising above pointed sword-like leaves. Since the flowers open from the bottom of the spike up, sword-lilies provide a long-lasting floral display, each flowering spike blooming for up to two weeks.
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm). The bigger the corm, the more chance it will produce larger plants and more spectacular flowers.
- Best flowering occurs in full sun in humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils. This plant adapts to a wide range of soils except clay. Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and do not allow the soil to dry out. After flowering, you may reduce watering.
- Ideal for cutting, this sword-lilies deserve a prime spot in beds, borders and are well suited for containers.
- Sword-Lilies bloom for 2 weeks or so. To extend their colorful show, you may plant them every two weeks from the last frost date until early summer. It typically takes 10-12 weeks from planting to flowering.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Gladiolus – Sword Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 4" – 5" (10cm – 12cm) |
Spacing | 5″ (12cm) |
Depth | 6" (15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |