Sugar Plum Gladiolus
Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Sugar Plum'
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| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Sugar Plum Gladiolus highlights at a glance!
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Sugar Plum Gladiolus: Add Elegance & Drama To Your Garden!
Transform your garden into a show-stopping display with Sugar Plum Gladiolus bulbs! These stunning blooms dazzle with their vibrant pink-purple petals and delicate ruffled edges, making them the perfect addition to any flowerbed, border, or cutting garden.
Pretty plummy beauty, the clean and heavily saturated petals of the Sugar Plum Gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Sugar Plum') will be dancing merrily among your sunny summer garden beds and borders! Towering on 24-36 inches tall, sturdy stems, Sugar Plum Gladiolus brings vertical interest and a burst of bold color, captivating pollinators, and garden enthusiasts alike.
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- Magenta-Violet Wands Lined With Blooms
- Upright Sword-Shaped Green Foliage
- Long-Lasting Bloom Time
- Fantastic Cut Flowers & Pollinator-Friendly
- Specimens & Groupings, Container Thrillers & Focal Points
Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, Sugar Plum Gladiolus bulbs are easy to grow, rewarding you with spectacular blooms all summer long.
The wands stand tall among a fringe of vertical, sword-like green foliage and form tidy clumps just 6-8 inches wide. These grow from corms that are hardy in the ground all year round in USDA growing zones 8 and up, but cooler climates need to treat Glads like Canna or Calla Lily, lifting the bulbs in the fall and storing them for the winter.
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Landscape Application:
Gladiolus are versatile and works beautifully in a variety of garden designs. Here's how to make the most of these striking flowers:
Borders and Beds: Add vertical interest to your flowerbeds and borders with their tall, dramatic spires.
Cutting Gardens: Grow your own fresh-cut bouquets—Gladiolus are a florist's favorite for their long vase life.
Focal Points: Plant in clusters to create eye-catching focal points in your garden.
Container Gardens: Use Sugar Plum Gladiolus in large pots for a pop of color on patios and balconies.
Mixed Plantings: Pair them with other summer blooms like dahlias, zinnias, or cosmos for a layered, dynamic display.
Pollinators and Hummingbirds: Birds and bees will sip nectar from these hot pinkish-purple plum beauties!
Floral Arrangements: Fantastic tall elements for floral design and bouquets, the tall spires stand out with their showy, long-lasting flowers.
Plant extra corms so you don't feel you are depriving your pollinators when you steal a few stems for luscious bouquets indoors!
#ProPlantTips For Planting & Care:
Gladiolus are strongest and have the best flowering display in full sun in cooler growing zones but appreciate afternoon shade in hot growing zones. Any well-drained soil location works great. These bulbs do appreciate moderate yet regular moisture access and mulched beds.
Plant these corms in the spring about 6-8 inches deep. Groupings and rows have the biggest effect and impact on your garden, so plant your corms pointy side up about 5-6 inches apart.
Stake your flower wands unless you plant your Glads in a location protected from the wind. Deadhead as soon as the last flower fades but keep the greenery to make food for the bulb until they turn yellow.
In zones 1 through 7, lift your corms as you would Canna or Dahlias, and store them for the winter in a cool, dry location.
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade In Hot Climates
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Organic Well-Drained Soil
- Deadhead After Blooms Fade & Prune or Dig in Fall
- Spring-Planted Summer-Flowering Corm
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Get ready for a vibrant garden with the bold plum-magenta hues of the Sugar Plum Gladiolus! Order quality bulbs and corms today from NatureHills.com and we'll ship them to your doorstep at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
