Sword lily 'Albus', White sword lily, Hardy gladiolus 'Albus', Gladiolus x colvillei 'Albus', Gladiolus nanus
Gladiolus ‘Albus’ (Gladiolus x colvillei) is a compact Sword Lily bearing up to 10 slightly fragrant, 3in. (8 cm) pure white, trumpet-shaped blossoms with delicate yellow markings on their lower petals and bluish anthers. Highly popular since its introduction in 1872, this breathtaking beauty grows up to 12 – 20 inches tall (30 – 50 cm) and blooms in early summer.
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Common names | Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Gladiolus x colvillii ‘Albus’ (Sword-Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiolus x colvillii ‘Albus’ (Sword-Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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