Gladiolus 'Mon Amour' Bulbs
Best architectural accent for gardeners seeking easy-care, long-lasting summer cut flowers.
The 'Mon Amour' gladiolus brings striking architectural beauty to your garden, reaching an impressive 36 to 60 inches tall. It blooms in midsummer with densely packed, ruffled flower spikes in delicate shades of lavender and yellow, emerging from a lush fan of sword-shaped leaves. These long-lasting blooms are perfect for creating beautiful bouquets. This tender perennial thrives in zones 8-10 and is well-suited for beds, borders, and containers, offering an easy-care addition that blooms in its first year.
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Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Mature Height
60
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated color palettes for their landscape
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting stems for indoor arrangements
- Homeowners needing vibrant color during the late summer lull
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners living in colder climates without storage space
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts wanting to avoid staking chores
- Hands-off growers preferring plants that resist common pests
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Ruffled bicolor spikes create a dramatic, high-contrast focal point.
Floral Utility
Sturdy scapes and long-lasting blooms make these ideal for fresh arrangements.
Growth Reliability
Consistent first-year flowering ensures immediate gratification for the gardener.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward care requirements make these accessible for most skill levels.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant nectar sources effectively draw hummingbirds into the garden space.
Versatility
Adaptable for both container gardening and traditional landscape borders.
Key Specs
Mature Height
60 inches
Mature Width
6 inches
Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moist, well-drained
Soil
Normal, loamy
Hardiness Zones
8 - 10
Pack Size
12 bulbs
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Features
- Unique bicolor blooms in pastel lavender and yellow
- Ruffled petals add texture and visual interest
- Strong scapes support impressive flower spikes
- Sword-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop
- Excellent for cut flowers and bouquets
- Adaptable to beds, borders, and containers
- Easy care and blooms in the first year
- Attracts hummingbirds
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliable performance of the 'Mon Amour' gladiolus bulbs. Reviewers frequently highlight the stunning, true to description coloration, noting the unique pink and cream hues create a dramatic visual impact in the garden. The primary insight is the high success rate of blooming, suggesting excellent bulb health upon delivery. Consumers feel these bulbs deliver significant aesthetic value, transforming garden spaces exactly as advertised, making them a worthwhile investment for dramatic summer color.
Know before you buy
These gladiolus reach an impressive height of 36 to 60 inches. Because they produce tall, heavy flower spikes, it is often helpful to stake them if your garden is in a particularly windy area to prevent them from leaning or snapping.
Yes, 'Mon Amour' is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot is deep enough to accommodate the 8-inch planting depth and provides excellent drainage to keep the bulbs healthy.
These are tender perennials hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10. If you live in a colder climate, you will need to lift the bulbs in the fall after the first frost and store them indoors over the winter.
For the best results, plant them in a location that receives full sun to partial sun. While they can tolerate some shade, they will produce the strongest stems and most vibrant blooms with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Absolutely. Their long, sturdy scapes and ruffled, long-lasting blooms make them an excellent choice for cut flower bouquets.
You can expect blooms in their first year. When planted in the spring, these gladiolus will typically provide their signature lavender and yellow display by late summer.
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