About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Red
Growth Habit
Clumping, Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Late Fall
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use
Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions
Outdoor
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Espresso - Gladiolus Bulbs
Gladiolus
Seed Type
Bulb
Also known as
Sword Lily
Want to add a velvety texture to your garden? Our Espresso gladiolus is the answer to your floral craving. The blossom on this gladiolus produces a dark crimson petal adorned with sparkling white stamens. You are sure to feel the drama when you plant these in your garden or in a potted container.
Planting Information
Planting Espresso - Gladiolus Bulbs
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
4 to 6 inches Deep
Plant Height
48 to 60 inches
Plant Spacing
5 inches
Water Needs
Average
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
12 to 14 cm circumference
View our Gladiolus Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 10 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 10 Sq. Ft |
| 20 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2 Sq. Ft |
| 50 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 4 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Espresso - Gladiolus Bulbs
Aesthetic or Culinary
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