'BLUE TROPIC' Sword Lily (Gladiolus dalenii x grandiflora 'blue tropic')

The 'Blue Tropic' gladiolus produces tall stems with rows of beautiful violet-blue, ruffled flowers. The blooms are fragrant and attract pollinator insects and bees, as well as the thousands of people who appreciate them each year.

Gladiolus have been grown and loved by generations of gardeners. These summer-blooming bulbs produce elegant, 3-foot flower spikes with orchid-like blooms. They look spectacular in a vase and are suitable for growing in flower gardens, container gardens and even vegetable gardens.

Gladiolas are available in a rainbow of gorgeous colors, ranging from white, yellow, pink and lavender, to rose, burgundy, purple and even green. The bulbs are incredibly easy to grow. Just plant them in spring for flowers in late summer. Spread the planting throughout the month of May for a succession of color in late summer.

Shade and Sun: Gladiolus grow best in full sun, but will also flower in partial shade.

Zone: Gladiolas are winter hardy in zones 7-10. In colder zones they can be grown as annuals or the corms may be dug up in the fall and stored indoors for replanting the next spring. 

When to Plant: Gladiolus corms may be planted from spring through early summer. The flowers bloom approximately 90 days after planting.