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Hardy Gladiolus papilio Ruby

Hardy Gladiolus papilio Ruby

Even the most experienced landscapers and gardeners get excited when a new cultivar is introduced. When your customers and clients ask for something completely novel for the garden, offer Hardy Gladiolus papilio Ruby. This gorgeous glad delivers rich color, good height and blooms with real substance. Ruby-red flowers with dark eyes march up 30" stalks from mid to late summer, attracting butterflies (and admirers) aplenty. Because of their moderate height, no staking is needed to keep these beauties upright and visible in borders, cutting gardens and perennialized beds. Gardeners who claim they've seen it all, adore this glad for its charm and strength. Lift in fall in zones 3-6.
  • Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-6
  • Mature Height 30 inches
  • Bloom Time July - August
  • Light Requirements Full Sun
  • Deer Resistant
  • Cut Flower
  • Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Gladiolus papilio 'Ruby'

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  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI

  • Botanical Name :

    Gladiolus papilio 'Ruby'

  • Ship As :

    Bulb

  • Size :

    10-12 CM

  • Lift In Fall:

    3-6

  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Butterfly

  • Flower Color :

    Red

  • Flower Form :

    Spikes with funnel-shaped flowers, 1.5" in diam.

  • Foliage Type :

    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 :

    Cut back spent flowers

  • Winter Care :

    We advise to use a winter mulch (+/- 2") in zones 7 and 8 NO need to do this in zones 9 and 10. Lift bulbs in zones 3 through 6.

  • Planting Depth :

    4" deep

  • Watering Requirements :

    Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater

  • Fertilization Requirements :

    Once per year

  • Special Care :

    Not needed

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Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule

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    Zones First Ship Date Last Order Date
    3-4 May 3, 2021 May 31, 2021
    5A April 12, 2021 May 31, 2021
    5B March 29, 2021 May 31, 2021
    6A March 15, 2021 May 31, 2021
    6B March 1, 2021 May 31, 2021
    7A February 25, 2021 May 31, 2021
    7B February 22, 2021 May 31, 2021
    8A February 18, 2021 May 10, 2021
    8B February 15, 2021 May 10, 2021
    9-10 February 8, 2021 May 10, 2021

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