Gladiolus ecklonii Stutterheim (Adult 2023)
Gladiolus ecklonii is from eastern South Africa with unique white tepals liberally spotted with pink, red or purple.
Gladiolus ecklonii is a widespread species from eastern South Africa that is rare in horticulture with unique white tepals liberally spotted with pink, red or purple that arise in spikes from a fan of bright green, sword-like leaves. Provide even moisture when in growth. Very little hardiness information is available. The species grows as high elevations so we are guessing at zone 8, but it could be hardier. Our nursery-grown bulbs are adult blooming size as of 2023. Photo: Wikimedia.
Common Name: Sheathed Gladiolus - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Montane grasslands up to an altitude of 2250 metres including dry, mesic, and moist habitats, grassy slopes, and stony places in much of temperate eastern South Africa in the summer rainfall region. Also found in Lesotho and Eswatini.
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