Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus
- Good for Cutting
These magenta spires stud the olive groves in the Mediterranean
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The petals are edible, they have a very mild flavour and can be used to decorate puddings and cakes
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- Good for Cutting
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Border (Middle)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- May - July
- Height
- 60cm (24in)
- Common name
- Sword Lily
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 15cm (6in) apart (slightly closer in pots)
- Cultivation
- Plant the corms 10cm deep in drifts through borders or grass.
Care Tips
Water regularly during growing season and stake tall varieties. Lift after first frosts. If you're growing in containers, stop watering at the end of summer and bring the pots indoors for the winter.
Flowering Time
May - July
