Cut flower

Gladiolus

Sword-leaved spikes in every shade — plant corms fortnightly for succession.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Half-hardy

cut-flowercormspire

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks UK-adapted gladiolus varieties suited to London's cool summers and shorter growing seasons.

Crocus

Crocus offers deep pots essential for gladiolus corms, preventing toppling in London's windy conditions.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK provides staking tools and ties needed to support tall gladiolus stems in temperate British gardens.