Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus 'Cruentus' (Corn Flags)

Sun to Part SunZone: 6-9, at least 24" tall Origin: Mediterranean Europe

(aka: G. byzantinus) We are pleased to finally offer the old-fashioned Gulf Coast pass-along gladiolus...thanks to TX plantsman Greg Grant. The 2' tall spikes of intensely tacky, fluorescent cerise-red flowers top the late-January emerging foliage, from late April through early May. G. 'Cruentus' could be classified as a spring ephemeral since the entire clump is dormant by early summer...be sure to mark the spot when planting summer groundcovers. We tried to find a matching RHS color code with no luck...obviously royal taste doesn't allow this color in the old UK. As you can imagine, its drought tolerance and ease of culture are legendary! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)