
Gladioli
Gerona
💕 Gladiolus ‘Gerona’
If you’re after something that’s equal parts elegant and eye-catching, ‘Gerona’ is your gal. With creamy-white petals splashed in bright pink and ruffled edges.
She’s tall, she’s frilly, and she’s not afraid to stand out — perfect for borders, bouquets, or adding a bit of razzle-dazzle to your picking patch.
🌿 The Good Stuff:
• Colour: Creamy white with bright pink accents — like strawberries and cream
• Height: Up to 110 cm — tall enough to strut
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Petals: Ruffled and frizzled — full of texture and movement
• Foliage: Long, bright green sword-like leaves
• Use: Garden borders, pots, cut flowers — she’s versatile as
🌱 Growing Tips:
• Plant corms 8–12 cm deep, 10–15 cm apart
• Loves full sun and well-drained soil — no soggy socks
• Stake if she’s getting a bit top-heavy
• Water regularly, especially during flowering
• Lift and store corms in autumn if frost’s a threat
🏡 Styling Ideas:
Chuck her in with soft pink dahlias, white cosmos, or silvery foliage for a romantic vibe. Or go bold and pair her with deep purples and reds — she’ll hold her own.
‘Gerona’ isn’t just a pretty face — she’s a reliable bloomer with a bit of flair. Easy to grow, hard to ignore, and guaranteed to bring a splash of summer sweetness to your garden.
Gladioli (Gladiolus), also known as 'Sword Lilies', or 'Gladys', are a stunning Summer flowering variety that produces tall slender stems ranging from 80 – 120 cm high.
Hybridizing over the past decade has given us a huge array of striking colour combinations, which make a real statement in the garden!
All Bulbs Direct's Gladioli are grown, processed, graded and cured to export quality.
Gladioli Bulbs are available from August and can be planted right through to December.
For a full overview of how to plant Gladioli visit our Gardeners Guide.
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