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Gladiolus, Ever-flowering Gladiolus, Gladiola, Marsh Afrikaner 'The Bride'

Gladiolustristis

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus)

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Species

tristis (TRIS-tis)

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Synonym

Gladiolus colvillei

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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RosinaBloom

(Zone 1) | April 2014 | positive

Gladiolus tristis 'The Bride' has ethereal flowers of pale creamy-yellow with a wonderful evening scent, flowering in late spring to early summer.

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Gladiolus, Ever-flowering Gladiolus, Gladiola, Marsh Afrikaner 'The Bride'

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