{"product_id":"gladiolus-red-drizzle-bulbs-uk","title":"Gladiolus 'Red Drizzle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful splash of scarlet brings the summer garden to life with \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red Drizzle'. This charming, small-flowered \u003cem\u003eColville's gladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e produces slender spikes of brilliant ruby-red blooms, each opening into an elegant, almost star-shaped flower with gracefully pointed petals. Unlike many traditional gladioli, its flowers are remarkably uniform in colour, allowing their rich, velvety red tones to take centre stage. An unexpected silvery sheen on the reverse of the petals adds a fascinating detail, particularly as the flowers catch the light and move in the summer breeze. The blooms open successively along upright stems, rising above narrow, sword-shaped green foliage. \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red Drizzle' looks particularly lovely among white cosmos, violet-blue salvias and airy ornamental grasses, where its vivid colouring provides a wonderfully lively contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact yet full of character, \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red Drizzle' belongs to the elegant Colvillei group, known for its earlier flowering and graceful appearance. Growing to approximately 60–75cm tall, it's an excellent choice for mixed borders, cutting gardens and generous patio containers. Plant the corms in spring, choosing a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. During June and July, \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red Drizzle' produces its beautiful flower spikes, which are equally attractive in informal summer bouquets. Its relatively sturdy, manageable stems rarely require additional support, making it easy to combine with neighbouring perennials. Although more cold-tolerant than many large-flowered gladioli, winter protection is advisable in colder UK gardens. Planted in small groups, \u003cem\u003eGladiolus × colvillii \u003c\/em\u003e'Red Drizzle' creates a cheerful ribbon of crimson that brings warmth and elegance to early-summer planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"10 corms","offer_id":60241810555264,"sku":"GLAREDDRI10C","price":7.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"30 corms","offer_id":60241810588032,"sku":"GLAREDDRI30C","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 corms","offer_id":60241810620800,"sku":"GLAREDDRI50C","price":34.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/gladiolus-red-drizzle-4.jpg?v=1793873368","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/gladiolus-red-drizzle-bulbs-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}