Espresso Gladiolus
Elevate your garden with the 'Espresso' Gladiolus, featuring luxurious crimson red spikes with subtle chocolate undertones. These striking blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding vibrant life to your landscape. Each spike can produce up to 12 large flowers, making them ideal for dramatic cut flower arrangements. For continuous color from late spring through fall, plant bulbs every two weeks after the last frost. These deer and rabbit-resistant gladioli thrive in full sun, offering an easy way to achieve high color yield.
$14.92
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
3096
/ 3259
#3096 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
8910
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Who it's for
- Unique, Deep Coloration
- Excellent Cut Flower Potential
- Relatively Easy to Cultivate
Who should skip it
- Requires Staking and Support
- Not Winter Hardy in Most Regions
- Susceptible to Thrips and Disease
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10
Mature Height
3-5' tall
Plant Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Deer Resistance
Deer Resistant
Pollinator Attraction
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
Features
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Excellent for dramatic cut flowers
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Continuous color with staggered planting
- Bee friendly
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the Espresso Gladiolus for its dramatic, sophisticated appeal, seeking its deep burgundy hue for elegant garden contrast. Initial quality is often praised, with many noting the stunning velvety texture and impressive stalk height when the bulbs thrive. The core excitement centers on achieving this unique, sought after color. However, success is not universal. A recurring theme involves inconsistent germination rates, which causes minor frustration regarding the investment for some. Additionally, the resulting bloom color sometimes leans toward dark purple or maroon rather than a true espresso black, reflecting inherent cultivar variability. Overall, the consensus remains favorable for adventurous gardeners prioritizing spectacular visual impact.
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