Gladiolus byzantinus 'White'
"White Byzantine gladiolus"
Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Exclusively available at Farmer Gracy, this rare white Gladiolus byzantinus combines timeless elegance with a modern twist. Its pristine white blooms cascade along tall, graceful stems, adding a fresh and luminous touch to any planting scheme. Elevate your garden with the ethereal beauty of Gladiolus byzantinus 'White', also known as the white Byzantine gladiolus or by its poetic botanical name, Gladiolus byzantinus 'Thursday’s Child'.
This white Byzantine gladiolus is a versatile addition to sunny borders, cottage gardens, and contemporary spaces alike. With flowers that exude sophistication, Gladiolus byzantinus 'Thursday’s Child' is perfect for creating delicate contrasts when paired with vibrant hues or blended into monochromatic white gardens for a serene effect. And, of course, its elegant stems are ideal for cut flower arrangements, bringing a breath of fresh air indoors.
Thriving in well-drained soil and sunny spots, Gladiolus byzantinus 'White' rewards you with a dazzling display from late spring to early summer. Plant these graceful white blooms in generous clumps to fully appreciate their charm.
A white Byzantine gladiolus is your chance to grow something truly unique. With Gladiolus byzantinus 'Thursday’s Child', you’re not just growing flowers—you’re curating elegance!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Gladiolus 'Thursday's Child' syn.
Gladiolus nanus 'Byzantinus White'
syn. Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus 'White' -
Flower colour
White
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Bulb size
8/10
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
30 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower Gardens
Large containers -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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