Gladiolus x grandiflorus Nori - Sword Lily
Gladiolus x grandiflorus Nori - Sword Lily
Gladiolus x grandiflorus Nori
Sword Lily, Gladiolus
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Description
The Gladiolus or Gladiolus 'Nori' is a tall variety, ideal for middle or back of borders, or large borders. Its superb bicolour flowers, without frills, are tinted with purple-violet on the outer petals and broadly lit with white at the throat. The petals are slightly undulate. The stems are strong, stout, covered with numerous buds. As graceful as they are bright, the floral spikes also create beautiful compositions in bouquets.
Originating from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, belonging to the Iridaceae family, the most colourful Gladiolus species come from South Africa. Cultivated gladioli are hybrids with large flowers, divided into 3 main groups: Grandiflorus (large flowers), Primulinus and Nanus (butterflies). 'Nori' is part of the Grandiflorus group. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with corms (globose bulbs), broad sword-shaped leaves arranged in a fan, forming a clump of approximately 1.10 to 1.30 m in height when flowering, depending on growing conditions. The leaves are topped by a spike inflorescence with funnel-shaped flowers, 8-9 cm wide, arranged unilaterally, almost on the same side of the floral stem. The 6 tepals (or undifferentiated petals) are slightly undulate.
The gladiolus owes its name to the shape of its sword-like leaves, derived from the Latin gladius. Its wild forms were often depicted in jewellery or on tapestries and fabrics made by the Semites before the Christian era.
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Gladiolus
x grandiflorus
Nori
Iridaceae
Sword Lily, Gladiolus
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The hybrid gladioli 'Nori' thrive in rich, fertile, but well-drained, sandy soils. Plant in full sun. Space the bulbs or corms 10 to 15 cm apart, covered with 10 cm of soil. Fertilise after cutting the flowers. Avoid using manure, which promotes bulb rot. Gladioli are sensitive to frost. Therefore, they should be dug up when faded or immediately after the first frosts. Cut the leaves and let them dry in a well-ventilated place for three weeks. Remove the old bulbs. Store the new bulbs and bulblets throughout the winter in a cool place, but protected from frost. The bulblets will bloom in two years. It is advisable not to plant gladiolus bulbs in the same spot for several years in a row. An annual rotation will yield better results. In mild climates, Gladiolus can be planted in September-October and left in place over the winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.