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‘Carolina Primrose’ Gladiolus

Gladiolus 'Carolina Primrose'

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This 3-foot-tall, small-flowered perennial glad was originally collected from an abandoned home site in North Carolina. Pure yellow with a wildflowery grace, it seems to be a form of a wild South African glad introduced about 1900 as Gladiolus primulinus .

Noteworthy CharacteristicsMay be hardier than some other glads. Slightly looser, more casual habit.

CareFull sun to part shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Treat as annuals, or dig up and store 6 weeks after bloom (dip in fungicide and allow to dry for a few weeks).

PropagationSow seed at 59°F in spring. Separate cormlets when dormant.

ProblemsProne to gladiolus corm rot (Fusarium), gray mold (Botrytis), viruses, aster yellows, spider mites, thrips, and aphids.

  • Genus : Gladiolus
  • Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
  • Zones : 10, 8, 9
  • Plant Width : 6 to 12 inches
  • Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Moisture : Medium Moisture
  • Maintenance : Moderate
  • Growth Rate : Moderate
  • Plant Type : Perennials
  • Bloom Time : Summer
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest
  • Flower Color : Yellow

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