Indian Summer - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Dusky Peach & Cream Blooms

Introduce a warm, sunset-inspired palette to your garden with Indian Summer Gladiolus. This captivating variety showcases dusky peach to coppery pink blooms with a contrasting cream throat, creating a harmonious blend of colors. The tall, sturdy spikes make a striking statement in garden beds and are perfect for cut flower arrangements, bringing elegance indoors.

Stock Note

Update 14/07/2026: This item is now ready.

This product was originally listed as a pre-order, but stock is now available and ready to dispatch.

Please note that if your order contains any other pre-order items, your full order will be held and sent together once all items are ready.

Image shown is an example picture only. Flower colour, size and form may vary slightly depending on growing conditions and seasonal availability.

If there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options.

Any items you do not wish to have substituted will be refunded.

🌿 Features

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus grandiflorus

• Colour: Dusky peach to coppery pink with cream throat

• Height: 100–150 cm

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to semi-shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6–6.5

• Climate Zones: Zones 1–4 – suitable for Australian regions

• Water-Wise: Yes – moderate watering during growth

• Frost Tolerance: Not frost-hardy – plant after frost risk has passed

• Planting Time: June to September

• Flowering Time: January to February

• End Use: Garden beds, cut flower arrangements, naturalising

• Supplied As: Dry bulb (corm)

Why You’ll Love It

Indian Summer Gladiolus offers a rich, warm hue that brings depth and vibrancy to the garden. Easy to grow and maintain, this variety is ideal for gardeners seeking to make a bold statement with minimal effort.

• Striking dusky peach and cream blooms for dramatic garden impact

• Tall spikes provide vertical interest and structure

• Excellent choice for cut flowers and indoor displays

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained locations

• Low-maintenance with high visual impact

Planting & Care Tips

• Planting Depth: 10–12 cm deep, flat side facing down

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart for optimal growth

• Soil Preparation: Enrich with compost or general-purpose fertiliser

• Watering: Keep soil moist during active growth; reduce after flowering

• Support: Stake tall stems in exposed or windy areas

• Corm Management: Lift and store corms in a cool, dry place post-flowering

• Pest Control: Monitor for thrips; treat with appropriate insecticides if necessary

FAQs

When should I plant them?
Plant between June and September, ensuring all frost risk has passed.

Can I grow them in pots?
Yes – use deep, well-drained containers and provide support as needed.

How tall do they grow?
Expect flower spikes reaching 100–150 cm in height.

Do they require frequent watering?
Water moderately during growth; they are drought-tolerant once established.

Are they suitable for cut flowers?
Absolutely – their tall, elegant blooms make stunning additions to floral arrangements.

Supplied as Dormant bulbs

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📸 Image is representative only. Actual variety may vary.