Gladiolus 'Priscilla' | Priscilla Sword Lily
DESCRIPTION
Gladiolus 'Priscilla' is a showy summer-blooming variety known for its ruffled, bicolor flowers. The large, trumpet-shaped blooms feature soft pink petals edged in a deeper rose hue, with a creamy-yellow center that adds contrast. Blooming in mid to late summer, this cultivar produces tall, upright flower spikes that open sequentially from the bottom up, creating a long-lasting display in garden beds and floral arrangements.
This variety was developed for its strong performance in cut flower production, with sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms that hold up well in vases. The blossoms attract pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden. With its elegant color combination and reliable flowering habit, 'Priscilla' makes a standout addition to mixed borders and cutting gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Gladiolus 'Priscilla' is a showy summer-blooming variety known for its ruffled, bicolor flowers. The large, trumpet-shaped blooms feature soft pink petals edged in a deeper rose hue, with a creamy-yellow center that adds contrast. Blooming in mid to late summer, this cultivar produces tall, upright flower spikes that open sequentially from the bottom up, creating a long-lasting display in garden beds and floral arrangements.
This variety was developed for its strong performance in cut flower production, with sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms that hold up well in vases. The blossoms attract pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden. With its elegant color combination and reliable flowering habit, 'Priscilla' makes a standout addition to mixed borders and cutting gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Gladiolus 'Priscilla' is a showy summer-blooming variety known for its ruffled, bicolor flowers. The large, trumpet-shaped blooms feature soft pink petals edged in a deeper rose hue, with a creamy-yellow center that adds contrast. Blooming in mid to late summer, this cultivar produces tall, upright flower spikes that open sequentially from the bottom up, creating a long-lasting display in garden beds and floral arrangements.
This variety was developed for its strong performance in cut flower production, with sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms that hold up well in vases. The blossoms attract pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden. With its elegant color combination and reliable flowering habit, 'Priscilla' makes a standout addition to mixed borders and cutting gardens.
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Family: Iridaceae
Height: 36–60 inches
Width: 12–24 inches
Foliage color: Medium green
Flower color: White with pink edges and a soft yellow throat
Bloom time: Mid to late summer (July–August)
Light requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; requires deadheading and lifting corms in colder zones
Growing zone: USDA zones 8–10; lift and store corms in zones 3–7
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees; deer and rabbit resistant
