Gladiolus 'Performer'
Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
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Description
A truly handsome variety, Gladiolus 'Performer' produces tall spikes of bold, showy flowers—each a deep, intense violet with the merest hint of white at its centre. Gladiolus 'Performer' mixes easily in a range of colour schemes, though we particularly love the way it pops against orange hues. This variety can reach up to 1.4m, so is best threaded throughout the back of a border or grown in a pot with a little support.
When it comes to planting gladiolus corms, our mantra is little and often. They have a relatively short flowering period of around two weeks, so by staggering planting (a few every couple of weeks throughout April and May), you will extend your bloom time significantly. Plant your Gladiolus 'Performer' bulbs at a depth of three times their size, and make sure you choose a sunny, well-draining spot. Add plenty of grit if you garden on damp, clay soil, or consider growing in a pot filled with gritty mix instead.
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 'Performer'
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Flower colour
Purple
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Corm size
12/14
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Established height
1.2-1.5m
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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 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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