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Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Cherry Candy
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, low-maintenance cut flower displays.
Bring instant summer cheer to your garden with Cherry Candy Gladiolus. These stunning bi-colored blooms feature vibrant cherry-red and white petals, creating an eye-catching display. Their tall, elegant spikes are perfect for garden borders and provide beautiful stems for fresh-cut bouquets. Easy to grow and reliably blooming, this perennial variety attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding a youthful and upbeat presence to sunny gardens. Enjoy dependable color and a touch of summer sweetness all season long.
$15.99
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#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Home growers prioritizing high-quality, reliable planting stock
- Gardeners seeking a high-impact visual focal point
- Floral designers creating professional-grade summer bouquets
Who should skip it
- Organic gardeners avoiding intensive pest management routines
- Cold-climate gardeners wanting low-maintenance, permanent landscape plantings
- Busy hobbyists looking for hands-off, self-supporting flower varieties
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking bi-colored petals create a high-contrast focal point for summer gardens.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your outdoor space.
Cut Flower Utility
Tall, sturdy stems make these an ideal choice for fresh arrangements.
Growth Reliability
Dependable perennial performance ensures consistent blooms season after season.
Pest Resistance
Natural deterrent properties keep deer and rabbits away from your display.
Planting Versatility
Adapts well to both garden borders and decorative container arrangements.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
4 to 6 inches
Plant Spacing
5 inches
Plant Height
48 to 60 inches
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Use
Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Features
- Bi-colored cherry-red and white blooms for energetic color.
- Long-lasting cut flowers for vivid arrangements.
- Sturdy spikes offer excellent garden height.
- Easy to grow with dependable performance.
- Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Perennial for years of enjoyment.
- Ideal for containers and cut flower gardens.
What customers say
Gardeners are consistently impressed by the exceptional quality and reliable performance of the Cherry Candy gladiolus bulbs. The primary insight is the high viability rate; these bulbs deliver robust, true to color blooms that genuinely match the vibrant 'cherry candy' description. Customers appreciate the dependable results, noting that the resulting flowers are show stopping and add significant value to the summer landscape. This consistent success makes them a highly trusted choice.
Know before you buy
These bulbs thrive in full sun and require well-draining soil. Plant them 4 to 6 inches deep and space them about 5 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to reach their full height of 48 to 60 inches.
Cherry Candy Gladiolus are perennials in hardiness zones 8 through 11. If you live in a colder climate, you will need to dig up the bulbs in the fall and store them indoors over the winter to protect them from freezing temperatures.
No, this variety is considered deer and rabbit resistant. They are a great choice if you have frequent wildlife visitors in your garden that typically browse on your plants.
Yes, they are well-suited for containers. Just ensure your pot is deep enough to accommodate the 4 to 6-inch planting depth and provides excellent drainage to prevent the bulbs from rotting.
Gladiolus are excellent cut flowers with a long vase life. For the best results, cut the stems when the bottom one or two florets begin to open, which allows the rest of the spike to bloom gradually indoors.
Yes, the vibrant blooms are highly attractive to beneficial pollinators. You can expect to see bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visiting your garden throughout the blooming season.
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