Black Beauty Gladiolus
Gladiolus Black Beauty
SKU: HC008724
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Overview
Black Beauty Gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus ‘Black Beauty’) rules the summer garden like a queen with its deep red, velvety spikes of flowers. Appearing almost black, they shimmer in the summer sun, lending a vertical elegance to a garden bed. Plant with white Gladiolus for a dramatic effect.
key features
Botanical Name
Gladiolus Black Beauty
Growing Zones
Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Advantages
Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Long Bloom Time, Cut Flowers
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
56-60" tall
Bloom Time
Mid summer until frost
SKU
HC008724
Description
Black Beauty Gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus ‘Black Beauty’) adds a dramatic twist to the back border of a garden with its tall blooms in dark velvety burgundy. Also known as Sword Lilies, Gladiolus are lovely against the greens of perennial foliage, as a stand-alone focal point, or mixed with Allium, ornamental grasses, Agastache and Salvia for a sweet summer treat. Historically, Gladioli have been grown in or near vegetable gardens as they attract beneficial insects and pollinators for increased yield. Easy-to-grow and deer resistant, plant Gladioli in 2--week intervals for a long season of bloom. For the best cut flowers, select stems with only a few open (or almost open) flowers. Cut the stems in the cool part of the day with a sharp knife and place each stem in lukewarm water with a flower preservative. Warm temperatures will encourage them to open, to preserve the flowers, move them to a cooler location and enjoy. 48-60" tall.
