Gladiolus My Love
Best elegant bloom for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, deer-resistant cut flowers.
Gladiolus My Love is a striking gladiolus variety featuring beautiful white petals with a delicate pale pink blush and intricate raspberry-red stitching. This relatively new addition to the gladioli family has rapidly become a favorite among both gardeners and florists for its unique coloration and elegant appearance. It thrives in full sun, reaching an impressive height of 40-50 inches, and is known to attract pollinators. This variety is also excellent for cutting and naturalizes well, meaning the bulbs multiply each year, providing more blooms over time. It is also deer resistant, making it a resilient choice for many gardens.
$7.10
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
/ 3183
#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Flowering Height
4050
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, tall focal point
- Floral designers wanting sophisticated, long-lasting cut flowers
- Home growers desiring a rewarding, straightforward summer project
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting a low-maintenance, hands-off planting experience
- Residents in cold climates avoiding seasonal bulb storage
- Busy gardeners preferring a single, one-time planting session
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Intricate raspberry-red stitching creates a sophisticated, high-contrast focal point.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and elegant blooms make these perfect for professional-grade arrangements.
Garden Resilience
Deer resistance and reliable naturalization ensure a stress-free, long-term garden investment.
Pollinator Appeal
Height and vibrant coloration effectively draw beneficial insects to your landscape.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives with basic full-sun care, requiring minimal intervention once established.
Hardiness Versatility
Broad zone compatibility allows for widespread planting across diverse climate regions.
Key Specs
Flowering Height
40 - 50 inches
Planting Depth
6 inches
Planting Time
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Zones Hardiness
8 - 11
Zones Suitable
3 - 11
Deer Resistant
Yes
Fragrant
No
Features
- Deer resistant
- Attracts pollinators
- Excellent for cutting
- Naturalizing (bulbs multiply each year)
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently express delight with the Gladiolus My Love by DutchGrown, frequently highlighting the exceptional quality of the bulbs and the breathtaking beauty of the resulting blooms. Gardeners often praise the vibrant, true to color flowers and their impressive size, noting the healthy growth and reliable performance. Many feel this gladiolus offers outstanding value, transforming their gardens with its stunning presence and bringing immense satisfaction. The consistent positive experience underscores a product that truly delivers on its promise of spectacular floral display.
Know before you buy
You can expect these gladioli to reach an impressive height of 40 to 50 inches. Because of their stature, they may benefit from staking if you live in an area with high winds.
No, these are naturalizing bulbs, meaning they will multiply in the ground over time. In zones 8–11, they can remain in the soil year-round, but in colder climates, you should lift and store the bulbs indoors during the winter.
Yes, Gladiolus My Love is an excellent choice for cutting. Their long stems and unique raspberry-stitched petals make them a standout addition to fresh floral bouquets.
They are excellent for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to your landscape. Additionally, they are deer resistant, so you don't have to worry about local deer grazing on your blooms.
These gladioli require a spot in full sun to thrive. Plant the bulbs 6 inches deep in the spring once the danger of frost has passed to ensure the best growth and flowering.
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