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Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

Small but mighty, these miniature blooms are perfect for container gardening

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Gladiolus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Late Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Mix
  • Orchid-like

COLOR

  • Mixed

A more compact and versatile variety of the familiar Gladiolus, these little beauties are a top choice for container gardening and cut flowers. Offering orchid-like blooms in a range of pretty pinks and whites, our Dwarf Gladiola Bulbs are known to be hardier than their full height cousins, often exhibiting perennial growth in Zones 4-11.

  • • Perennial; Cold Tolerant and great as a border flower
  • • Mid Summer Blooming, Effortless to Grow, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird and Butterfly friendly
  • • Prefers Full Sun

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 5 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
20 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
40 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 4 Sq. Ft
100 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 10 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Gladiolus Planting Guide to learn more.

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We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

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    Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus nanus?

    The bulbs for Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus nanus measure 8 to 10 cm in circumference.

    What is Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus also known as?

    Hardy Dwarf Mix Gladiolus is also known as Sword Lily.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    I love these bulbs! The variety and colors look beautiful in our beds. Really hoping they multiply over the next few years!

    Beverly H. 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    I’m pretty sure that all the bulbs I planted came up! The trick for me to keep them “dwarf” sized was to plant them super deep. I also planted them at various times well into late July. Super happy with them!

    Sarah D. 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    These glads are stunning! 17 out of 20 are thriving With the most beautiful blooms. However, the height listed is incorrect. All are 2 1/2 feet or taller. There are no “dwarfs” 12- 18 inches

    Bev 3/5 Verified

    Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    Store owner replied: Hello Bev. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!

    Customer photo review of Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    Out of 40 bulbs planted, only one came up and bloomed within the described height. The rest are tall like regular glads, 3-4 feet tall and taller. I did NOT want to stake these because of where they are located, which is why i was excited about the dwarf variety. On the plus side, almost all the bulbs came up and are blooming beautifully.

    Kathy D. 2/5 Verified

    Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    Store owner replied: Hello, Kathy Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    I planted some these late in the summer and they still grew. The rest were stagger planted this spring and the ones I pretty much much tossed in a planter this weekend are already coming up! So happy with these charming beauties.

    Pineapplesq 4/5

    Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    I put these in my flower bed this spring and they all came up and several bloomed. The flowers still need some staking but they're not as unmanageable as tall glads. The bulbs were good sized and in good condition when they arrived.

    Lindsay H. 5/5

    Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    They grow fast they are beautiful but they are so tall! Way taller than listed. Mine are over 2 ft easily.

    Megan M. 3/5 Verified

    Gladiolus nanus - Hardy Dwarf Mix

    Store owner replied: Hello, Megan Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sincerely sorry to hear that your Gladiolus - Hardy Dwarf Mix did not grow as expected! We reached out previously, but wanted to make sure we gave ample opportunity to resolve this issue. Feel free to reach out by phone Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm Eastern time at 855-440-2929 or by email at service@edenbrothers.sbs. We'd love to hear from you!

    I've always loved the delicacy of mini glads and this mix looks wonderful! i opened the box and was thrilled with the size and condition of the bulbs. they all went in the garden today and i can hardly wait to see the results.

    Joyce J. 5/5 Verified

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