Gladiolus Vista

Gladiolus ‘Vista’ adds gorgeous color to your garden with bi-color lavender blossoms with a splash of orchid in the center! Gladiolus are a garden favorite, due to their elegant flower spikes and sword like foliage. They are easy to grow and require little maintenance. Their long stems allow you to grow armloads of flowers, making them perfect for small spaces and container gardens. Gladiolus are a stunning cut flower and typically last a week or more in a vase. They also make a beautiful addition to a shrub border or perennial garden. Two weeks before the last frost of the spring, plant in a sunny location in well-drained or sandy loam soil. Space plants 5” apart. For continuous summer color, plant at biweekly intervals. Stake for best appearance and straightest stems. In zones 7 or lower, lift corms from the ground after the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place during the winter months. Before storing, allow the corms 1-2 days to dry and gently brush off excess soil.

  • Excellent cut flower
  • Great for small gardens
  • Easy to grow

Plant Details +

Height 50-60"
Spacing 5"
Hardiness Zones 7-10; Annuals in zones 2-6
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Green
Flower Tri-color Purple
Bloomtime Midsummer to Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring, after the ground, warms to about 50º F. 1. Dig a hole 4-6" deep. 2. Place corm in a hole pointed side up. 3. Cover with soil and water thoroughly. Gladiolus will grow in any good garden soil but do need full sun and good drainage. Plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. Stake for best appearance and straightest stems. Space planting times at two-week intervals from early spring to late June to ensure a continuation of mid and late summer blooms. Increase water and fertilizer when flowers begin to develop.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to Fusarium Rot, leaf spots, scab, thrips, and fungi