Gladioli are popular garden plants, bearing long, pointed leaves from which tall flower spikes emerge in summer. They're perfect for growing in a sunny herbaceous border and make excellent cut flowers.
Gladiolus papilio 'Ruby' is a particularly beautiful, understated gladiolus, bearing elegant, crimson flowers. Plants gradually develop clumps. For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Water well during the growing season and stake plants before the flower spike emerges. Hardier than other varieties, there should be no need to lift corms in autumn, however a thick mulch of straw or organic material will protect the corms from the harshest frosts.
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Gladiolus ‘Ruby’ and wildlife
Gladiolus ‘Ruby’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
