
Description
Make a bold statement in your garden with Amber Mystique Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus). Featuring creamy white petals accented by splashes of deep cerise at the throat, each fully ruffled bloom offers a lush, luxurious feel. These tall spikes (100–200 cm) colour your summer beds and mixing arrangements with dramatic flair.
🌿 Features
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Botanical Name: Gladiolus grandiflorus
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Bloom Colours: Creamy white petals with striking cerise throat
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Flower Form: Full blooms with a luxurious petal ruffle
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Plant Height: 100–200 cm tall
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Spread: 10–15 cm wide spikes
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Bloom Season: Summer
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Climate Suitability: Cool to Sub-Tropical
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Frost Hardiness: Half-hardy—plant after frost
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Sun Exposure: Full sun required
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Water Needs: Moderate; keep moist when flowering
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Supplied As: Dormant dry bulbs
Why You’ll Love It
Amber Mystique brings bold height and colour drama to any border, cutting garden, or mixed bed. Hardy, economical and reliable, it’s a go-to for succession planting. Pair it with lilies, roses, salvias, dahlias—or weave it through grasses—for exciting texture and style. Easy to grow and easy to love 🌸
Planting & Care Tips
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Planting Time: After the last frost (timed for cool–subtropical zones)
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Depth & Support: Plant deep—10–12 cm—to reduce staking needs; mound soil at spike base if needed
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Spacing: 10–15 cm apart for air circulation
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Soil Prep: Use well-drained, nutrient-rich soil; full sun is essential
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Watering: Water consistently while flowering; avoid soggy soil
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Care Duration: Bloom occurs 90–120 days after planting (quicker in warmth)
FAQs
When should I plant in frosty areas?
Plant after the last frost to ensure healthy growth.
How tall will they grow?
Expect 1–2 m tall spikes—dramatic vertical accents in beds or containers.
Do I need to stake them?
Plant deeply or mound soil around the base to reduce staking; also allow for free-draining soil.
Can I grow these in pots?
Yes—use deep, well-drained containers and ensure full sun exposure.
What should I pair them with?
Beautiful alongside lilies, salvias, roses, dahlias or ornamental grasses to create multi-layered colour and texture.
Supplied as Dormant bulbs
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📸 Image is representative only. Actual variety may vary.