Dazzling Tangerine Mixture Gladiolus delivers brilliant, warm-toned blooms on tall, elegant spikes that reach 56 to 60 inches high. These hybrid corms flower in 70 to 79 days, offering reliable performance across hardiness zones 3 through 10, thriving in full sun. Known as Glads or Sword Lilies, they're non-GMO hybrids that behave as annuals in cooler zones and return as perennials in warmer climates, bringing tangerine-hued color to midsummer gardens.
Full Sun
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3-10
60in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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These tangerine-toned Glads rise dramatically on sturdy, upright stems that demand full sun and minimal fussing once established. The mixture provides a range of warm orange shades within a single planting, creating natural color variation without extra work. Deer tend to leave them alone, a genuine advantage for gardeners battling wildlife pressure. Plant them 4 inches apart, and within 10 weeks you'll have cutting-ready spikes perfect for summer arrangements.
Gladiolus are prized as cut flowers, with these tangerine varieties bringing warm, sunny tones to fresh bouquets and arrangements. The tall, upright spikes naturally condition themselves for vase work, making them especially popular with florists and home gardeners seeking long-lasting color.
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Plant corms directly outdoors after the last spring frost when soil temperatures have warmed. Set corms 4 inches apart and 6 inches between rows, spacing them to allow air movement around developing plants.
Plant corms directly into the garden bed in spring after frost danger has passed. Push each corm 4 inches into prepared soil.
Cut spikes for arrangements when the lowest floret on the spike opens but before all flowers have bloomed; this allows remaining buds to unfurl in the vase. Cut in the early morning or late evening when stems are hydrated, using a sharp knife or pruners to avoid damaging the remaining corm. Cut about two-thirds of the spike's length to encourage the corm to set energy for next season.
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