Gladiolus 'Big Girl' is a spectacular summer-flowering bulb that commands attention in any landscape with its striking purple blossoms. Each magnificent flower features ruffled petals with deeper purple lower petals, white accents, and distinctive red thumbprints against creamy throats.
Spectacular Features and Benefits
Towering height of 40-48 inches creates dramatic vertical interest in garden designs
Large, ruffled purple blooms with distinctive markings provide eye-catching visual appeal
Excellent vase life makes it perfect for commercial cut flower production Naturally deer-resistant, reducing maintenance concerns for landscape installations
Attracts beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds to enhance garden ecosystems
Performs reliably in full sun locations with proper care
The impressive stature and unique coloration of Gladiolus 'Big Girl' make it an exceptional choice for statement plantings in commercial and residential landscapes alike.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant these premium size 12/14 corms 4-6 inches deep with pointed ends facing up, spacing them 6-8 inches apart in well-drained soil. For continuous blooms, stagger plantings every two weeks from early spring through early summer. Gladiolus 'Big Girl' flowers in mid to late summer, thriving in full sun and fertile loam with pH between 6.0-7.0. In zones 3-7, lift corms after first frost for winter storage; in zones 8-10, they can remain in the ground year-round.
| Part No./SKU | 5017867 |
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| Price | $7.99 |
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