A lilac pink gladiolus, with a plant height of 120-140 cm and a growing time of 80 to 100 days.
Frilly and very pink, it builds a mix of different pink hues from the palest to the hottest between its white center and the edge of its soft double petals. Gladiolus 'Pink Parrot's girlishly pretty blooms look like a host of butterflies (rather than parrots) clustered closely together on the spike!
- Bulb size: 8/10
- Established height: 1 meter - 1.2 meters
- Established spread: 10-20cm
- Plant spacing: 50 corms per m2
- Leaf color: Green
- Hardiness: Half-hardy
- Suitable for: Greenhouse, Borders, Coastal gardens, Gravel gardens, Cottage gardens, Cut flower Gardens, Large containers
- Soil pH: Any
- Soil moisture: Well-draining
- Soil type: Loam, Sandy, Stony, Compost
- Flowers: July through September
STARTING YOUR BULBS
CARE
Plant your gladiolus bulbs from February to June. Grow in frost-free conditions or plant straight outside after the risk of frost has passed
Grow in borders or containers in full sun or partial shade
Plant the bulbs 10-15cm deep
Space the bulbs about 10-15cm apart
Plant with the pointed side facing upwards
Water fell after planting and keep hydrated while in growth