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Gladiolus 'Argenta' - 10 pieces

CHF 18.20

Gladiolus 'Argenta' - 10 pieces

Name: Gladiolus 'Argenta' - 10 pieces
Brand: Gladiolus
Price: 18.20 CHF
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Gladiolus 'Argenta'

CHF 18.20

Large-flowered in clear white
Flowers July to October
Tall spikes of about 140–160 cm
For sun and partial shade
Festive cut flower for large vases

'Argenta' is a large-flowered gladiolus in clear white. Its tall spikes reach about 140–160 cm and flower from July to October. In the border it adds bright vertical accents, and in the vase it looks festive and elegant.

About this variety

White gladioli have something ceremonial about them. 'Argenta' shows large white flowers lined up densely along a long spike. They open from the bottom up, so each spike stays beautiful for a long time. In evening light the white seems almost to glow.

In the garden, 'Argenta', at about 140–160 cm tall, belongs at the back of the border. Planted in groups it forms a bright backdrop for lower perennials such as blue asters, coneflowers or grasses. It thrives in sun and tolerates light partial shade. It is only partly suited to pots.

It shows its strength in the vase: long white gladiolus spikes suit weddings, anniversaries and large floor vases. Cut when the first flowers are open. Plant in batches and you will have fresh spikes to hand from July to October. In the vase the upper buds open too if you change the water regularly and pinch out the faded lower flowers. A spike will then last a good week.

Planting

Plant the frost-tender tubers outdoors from mid-April to June, about 10–12 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. Planting in batches every 2–3 weeks extends the flowering period. A sunny to partly shaded site with moist, sandy loam is ideal. Put in a cane at planting time.

Care

Water regularly and avoid waterlogging. Tie the tall spikes to canes so they do not fall over in wind and rain. Cut off faded spikes and leave the foliage. In autumn, before the frost, lift the tubers and overwinter them frost-free.

Specifications

Botanical name: Gladiolus 'Argenta'
Genus: Gladioli
Class: Large-flowered
Supplied as: Tubers
Flower colour: White
Flowering time: July, August, September, October
Flowering season: High summer, Late summer and autumn
Height: 150 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: March, April, May, June
Planting depth: 4–5 in
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Number per m²: 60
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Overwintering note: Not reliably hardy outdoors in Switzerland. Depending on the plant, lift tubers, bulbs or rhizomes in time or overwinter the container frost-free.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: In many parts of Switzerland it needs seasonal care or frost-free overwintering, so it does not naturalise reliably.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators