High Country Gardens
Rainbow Gladiolus Mix
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, hummingbird-friendly cut flowers.
Brighten your garden with the Rainbow Gladiolus Mix, a vibrant collection of hybrid bulbs originating from South Africa. These corms produce an stunning array of solid and bi-colored flowers, perfect for creating your own beautiful cut flower arrangements. They integrate seamlessly into both perennial and annual garden beds, offering continuous color from mid-summer until the first frost. Easy to grow and deer resistant, this mix also attracts hummingbirds, adding life and beauty to your outdoor space. Suitable for containers, these gladiolus are cold hardy in zones 8-10.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3183
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+70%
Above average
USDA Hardiness Zones
8910
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, multi-colored floral displays
- Floral enthusiasts wanting fresh, tall stems for indoor arrangements
- Beginners looking for easy-to-grow, dramatic vertical summer color
Who should skip it
- Pesticide-averse growers concerned about common garden pest damage
- Gardeners in cold climates avoiding seasonal bulb storage labor
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting plants that stand up on their own
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous color production from mid-summer through the first frost.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant, nectar-rich blooms act as a magnet for local hummingbirds.
Arrangement Versatility
Tall, sturdy stems make these an ideal choice for cut flowers.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward planting and deer resistance simplify the gardening experience.
Container Adaptability
Compact enough for pots, though they thrive best in open beds.
Hardiness Range
Strict zone requirements limit outdoor success to warmer climates.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10
Mature Height
60 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Flower Type
Lily
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Late Summer, Fall
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Deer Resistance
Deer Resistant
Features
- Stunning mix of solid and bi-colored blooms
- Attracts hummingbirds to your garden
- Long bloom time from mid-summer to frost
- Excellent for cutting and arranging
- Easy to grow for any gardener
- Deer resistant for worry-free enjoyment
- Suitable for container planting
- Cold hardy in zones 8-10
What customers say
The quality of the Rainbow Gladiolus Mix bulbs stands out, ensuring reliable growth and high germination rates across various climates. Consumers appreciate the exceptional value derived from the stunning visual impact. The resulting blooms are consistently described as vibrant and true to color, providing a dramatic, easy to achieve display that exceeds expectations for garden aesthetics.
Know before you buy
These bulbs are cold hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10. If you live in a colder climate, you can treat them as annuals or dig up the corms in the fall to store them indoors over the winter.
For best results, plant the corms 8 inches deep. This depth helps provide stability for the tall, 60-inch flower spikes as they grow.
Yes, these gladiolus are well-suited for container planting. Ensure your pot is deep enough to accommodate the 8-inch planting depth and provides adequate drainage to keep the bulbs healthy.
No, this variety is deer resistant. They are a great choice if you want to enjoy vibrant blooms without the constant concern of local wildlife grazing on your flowers.
Gladiolus thrive in full sun exposure. To ensure the best bloom production and sturdy stems, choose a location in your garden that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Each order contains 50 bulbs. With a recommended spacing of 4 bulbs per square foot, this quantity is enough to cover approximately 12.5 square feet of garden space.
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