Princess Margaret Rose (gladiolus)
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| Gladiolus 'Princess Margaret Rose' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Hybrid parentage | Gladioli x hortulanus |
| Cultivar | 'Princess Margaret Rose' |
Gladiolus 'Princess Margaret Rose' is a cultivar of Gladiolus which features fiery hot colors, a mix of red, orange and yellow flowers.[1] The ruffled blossoms are arranged closely and symmetrically on strong and erect spikes adorned by pointed sword-like leaves. Blooming in mid to late summer, between June and September,[2] it can grow up to 36–48 inches (91–122 centimetres) tall.[3]
It can be sited in sun or partial shade.[2]
It was trialled at RHS Garden, Wisley in 1949.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "GLADIOLI PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE". w.gardenexpress.com.au. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Gladioli Princess Margaret Rose". dutchbulbs.co.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ "Large-Flowered Gladioli 'Princess Margaret Rose' - Bulb". bakker.com. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ Gardeners' Chronicle, Horticultural Trade Journal, Volume 126, p. 49, at Google Books
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