Plum Tart Gladiolus
Give Gladiolus ‘Plum Tart’ a try and you’ll be glad you did. Dramatic magenta-purple flowers fill the tall stems of this hardy plant and combined with its sword-like foliage you have a combo of intense summer color and strong vertical elements, giving your summer garden a fresh chapter. Easy-to-grow, Gladiolus ‘Plum Tart’ is 36-44 inches tall making it perfect for a perennial bed or as a key element in a cutting garden. Hardy in zones 8-11, they can be grown in cooler zones as annuals.
Description
36-44". When summer doldrums hit, here comes Gladiolus ‘Plum Tart’ to wake up the senses and bring fresh color to the summer scene. Standing tall at 36-44 inches, with dramatic strap-like foliage, ‘Plum Tart’s’ intense magenta-purple flowers are lovely in the garden and as cut flowers. Tall and stately, these easy-care plants add vertical and colorful interest to any garden setting. Planted near a boulder in the lawn Gladiolus ‘Plum Tart’ is a simple solution for a mid-season splash of color. Consider planting ‘Plum Tart’ with Phlox, roses, Echinacea and especially tall ornamental grasses. Hardy in zones 8-11, they can be grown in cooler zones as annuals.
