Gladiolus ‘Buccaco’/”The Chocolate Gladiolus”
Gladiolus 'Buccaco' is known as the Chocolate Gladiolus with gentle shading of burnt orange to brown with creamy white streaks.
Gladiolus ‘Buccaco’ or “the Chocolate Gladiolus” has to be seen to be appreciated with its gentle shading of a burnt orange to brown with creamy white streaks emerging from the centre. Stunning in the mid to back of the border. Glads require little space to grow, combine well with other plants, and make excellent cut flowers. Bulbs require good drainage. Leave foliage to nourish bulb after flowering. Mulch in winter. Lift before freezing.
Common Name: Sword Lily
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
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Native Habitat: Light, well-drained soil
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