Byzantine Gladiolus

Name: Byzantine Gladiolus
Brand: K.VAN BOURGONDIEN AND SONS
SKU: 78852
Price: 10.00 USD
Availability: InStock

This is not your average gladiolus! Introducing Byzantine Gladiolus, a new addition to our already stellar lineup of traditional glads and other unique perennial plants. This striking heirloom glad features small, vivid magenta blooms that closely resemble orchids. Loads of these bright flowers cover tall, strong yet graceful spikes that never need staking. They make exceptional floral displays in full sun to part shade sites, such as mixed borders, seasonal cutting gardens and naturalized feature beds. Byzantine Gladiolus is easy to grow and is one of the most cold-hardy glads on the market. Plant in well-drained soil for best results. Bulb size: 6+ cm.

Hardiness Zones 6-9
Mature Height 20 - 24 inches
Bloom Time Early summer
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship As6 CM+ Bulb
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators
Naturalizes Well

We ship this item in Fall

Botanical Name: Gladiolus communis ssp.byzantinus

Availability: In Stock

SKU: #78852

Estimated ship date for your zone »

25/bag(s) Buy More and Save!

#Bags
$/bag
$/bulb
Save

1
$10.00
$0.40

4 or more
$8.25
$0.33
Save 18%

40 or more
$6.55
$0.26
Save 35%

How many do I need? Plant Calculator

* Your final payment amount will be calculated at the time of checkout.

Product Details Growing Tips Plant Calculator Shipping Information Customer Reviews Question & Answers

Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Gladiolus communis ssp.byzantinus
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
6 CM+
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Red, Pink
Flower Form:
Spikes with funnel-shaped flowers
Foliage Type:
Long strap-like leaves, medium green in color.
Mature Spread:
4 - 6 inches
Spacing:
4 - 6 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
4" deep and 4 - 6" apart
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Only to cut back spent flower stems

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
4" deep
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

Plant Calculator

Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Fall 2023 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Perennials
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	September 4, 2023	December 4, 2023
7A - 10B	September 25, 2023	December 4, 2023

Shipping Notes:

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.

Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.

Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.

You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.

Shopping Cart

Byzantine Gladiolus