Gladiolus byzantinus italicus
"Italian gladiolus"
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Description
When the warmth of spring arrives, behold the showstopping Gladiolus byzantinus italicus. These pretty posies positively pop with beautiful blossoms that look like petticoats of pale pink and magenta flames! On each stem, up to twenty flowers carefully arrange themselves in a spike-like formation, complete with protruding stamen and style. Long, slender sword-like foliage stretches before the towering flower stalk, creating an ethereal effect!
Gladiolus byzantinus italicus, commonly known as Byzantine gladiolus, field gladiolus or Italian gladiolus, is a stunning perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region.
Showcasing up to 20 blooms at a time, Italian gladioli are native to numerous parts of Europe and North Africa, and can be found in dry places. Over time, Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus (italicus) will crawl across the ground and lei themselves to greater bloom.
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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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus (italicus)
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Flower colour
Pink
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Bulb size
6/+
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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 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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