Gladiolus 'Mystic Magenta'
"Sword lily"
Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Tracked delivery £4.99
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Description
Gladiolus 'Mystic Magenta' casts a spell of vivid colour and irresistible charm across the summer garden. Its tall, graceful stems bear large, ruffled blooms in rich magenta and cerise tones—a mesmerising blend of cherry-red and pink that glows warmly in sunlight. The flowers open in succession from the base upwards, creating a striking vertical rhythm that gives borders structure and drama. Gladiolus 'Mystic Magenta' is an instant mood-lifter, bold yet elegant, with a touch of mystery in every petal.
Perfect for cutting, Gladiolus 'Mystic Magenta' brings the same magic indoors, where its vivid spikes add a painterly flourish to summer arrangements. Plant the corms in full sun and well-drained soil, staggering the planting for a continuous display from midsummer onwards. Whether standing tall among perennials or making a statement in a vase, this gladiool hybrid never fails to enchant—proof that a little magenta goes a very long way in brightening the season.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Gladiolus 'Mystic Magenta'
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Flower colour
Pink, magenta, cerise
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Corm size
12/14
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
30 corms per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
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Hardiness
Half 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 until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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