Gladiole 'Albus Colvillei' - 10 Stück - LumiBlumi

Gladiolus 'Albus' (colvillei) - 10 pieces

CHF 17.90
CHF 17.90
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Gladiole 'Albus Colvillei' - 10 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Gladiole 'Albus Colvillei' - 10 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Gladiole 'Albus Colvillei' - 10 Stück - LumiBlumi
Gladiolus 'Albus' (colvillei) - 10 pieces

Gladiolus 'Albus' (colvillei) - 10 pieces

Gladiolus × colvillii 'Albus'

CHF 17.90
CHF 17.90
  • Star-shaped, pure white flowers
  • Yellow-green tinged throat, bluish anthers
  • Flowers in June and July, about 50–70 cm tall
  • Known since 1872, vigorous
  • Good for pots, pollinator-friendly

Gladiolus × colvillii 'Albus' is a dainty gladiolus with star-shaped, pure white flowers. The throat is delicately tinged yellow-green and the anthers have a bluish sheen. The variety has been in commerce since 1872 and grows vigorously. A refined choice for borders, terrace containers and the vase.

About this variety

The small-flowered Colvillei gladioli look quite different from the large show gladioli: lighter, more star-like and more natural. 'Albus' shows this in pure white. The pointed flowers gleam in the light, and the throat carries a fine yellow-green blush. The bluish anthers are a lovely detail for anyone who looks closely. The variety has been grown in gardens since 1872.

In the garden it deserves a good spot where it can be seen. At about 50–70 cm tall, it fits the front and middle of sunny borders. It looks lovely beside blue delphiniums, bronze fennel or green grasses. It is well suited to containers and looks excellent in a large pot on the terrace.

In the vase, 'Albus' looks elegant and light, ideal for white bouquets. Cut the stems when the lowest flower opens. In the garden the variety is pollinator-friendly and popular with insects. You can enjoy it in June and July.

Planting

Plant the frost-tender tubers outdoors from mid-April to June, about 10–12 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. Plant in batches every 2–3 weeks to extend the flowering period. A sunny site with moist, free-draining, sandy loam is ideal; chalky soils are also suitable. In pots, ensure good drainage.

Care

Water evenly and avoid waterlogging. A thin cane gives support in wind. Cut off faded flowers and leave the foliage after flowering until it yellows. In autumn, lift the tubers and overwinter them frost-free. Not edible, keep away from children and pets.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Gladiolus × colvillii 'Albus'
  • Genus: Gladioli
  • Class: Small-flowered
  • Supplied as: Tubers
  • Flower colour: White
  • Flowering time: June, July
  • Flowering season: Early summer, High summer
  • Foliage colour: Mid-green
  • Height: 60 cm
  • Spread: 20 cm
  • Habit: Upright
  • Position: Sun
  • Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
  • Soil type: Chalky, 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
  • Hardiness zone (USDA): 7–8
  • 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: Well suited to containers
  • Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
  • 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: Pollinator-friendly
  • Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
  • RHS hardiness: H3

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