The best varieties of white gladioli

Powerful arrows, literally strewn with large flowers, similar to tropical butterflies. These are gladioli, varieties and photos with the names of which can be studied for a long time and carefully. But staying with a few plants for your own garden will still be very difficult! Anyone who has once grown such splendor on the site has already "got sick" with an amazing flower forever and will definitely find a case to replenish the living collection.

Gladiolus came to Russian gardens from Europe, where plants of this genus have been grown since the 16th century. Two hundred years ago, active breeding work began, giving the world modern hybrid varieties known as garden gladiolus.

Perennial plants familiar to many, propagating and renewing with the help of dense rounded-oval corms, bear little resemblance to their African and European ancestors. Over the course of several centuries, garden gladioli have acquired an incredible number of colors, their flowers have become much larger, the arrows are higher, and the flowering is longer.

One glance at the photo of gladiolus flowers is enough to recognize him as the real "king" of the flower bed. The selection started in the 19th century in the last century was not only continued, but also received a new, powerful impetus thanks to genetics. Therefore, in the middle of the century, a rather successful attempt was made to classify the available varieties, each of which today, in addition to the author's name, is assigned a complex alphanumeric code.

Scientists have calculated that fans of floriculture have at their disposal more than five thousand original varieties of gladiolus, whose photos and names amaze the imagination and delight the inexperienced viewer.However, the work of the botanists does not end. Old varieties are gradually being forgotten, giving way to brighter and more unexpected novelties.

The most and understandably popular are large-flowered hybrids or butterfly gladioli with flowers resembling huge exotic butterflies in shape.

Thanks to selection, such varieties bloom in the first half of summer and keep lush arrows until mid-autumn. Plant height can reach 1.3–1.8 meters, with 15–20, and sometimes up to 28, buds being formed on each inflorescence. The palette of large-flowered varieties is incredibly wide, which are conventionally divided not only by the shape of the flowers, but also by their predominant color.

Photos and names of varieties of white gladioli

White gladioli are incredibly fresh and spectacular, especially when they ate the size of flowers, like in the White Prosperity variety, reaches 15 cm, and the height of the inflorescence is close to a meter. Light-loving powerful plants of the gladiolus White Prosperity will decorate not only the garden, but also the room. Graceful white flowers with light lilac strokes on the petals in the depth of the funnel do not fade for a long time in the cut, and after the faded corollas new ones open higher along the stem.

Another white gladiolus Bangladesh in the depth of the corolla is painted in subtle shades of yellow-green. The height of the most beautiful plant reaches 80–11 cm, corollas with petals slightly corrugated along the edge exceed 12–14 cm in diameter. Like the previous variety, the gladiolus of Bangladesh can be used both for landscaping the site and for flower cutting.

As you can see in the photo, Ajax gladiolus flowers are decorated not only with a wavy border along the edge of the petals, but also with a bright scarlet spot on the lower part of the corolla.

The unusual gladiolus Green Star with flowers of a delicate greenish-yellow hue, thanks to its originality, duration of flowering and dense inflorescence, really claims to be a "star". The arrow reaches 100 cm in height, the diameter of the Green Star gladiolus flower in full dissolution can exceed 15 cm.

Photo of gladioli with yellow and orange flowers

Today, gardeners have access to varieties with a bright yellow color, luxurious plants with two- and three-color corollas. Yellow, orange, salmon gladioli are incredibly spectacular in the garden.

The bright, sunny summer gladiolus Bananarama amazes with the warm color of the flowers, in the center of each of which the curious eye will notice the orange or honey-colored strokes.

The bright yellow flowers of the gladiolus Princess Margaret are shaped like stars. The similarity with celestial bodies is even greater thanks to the scarlet dusting along the edges of the almost even petals. Gladiolus flowers Princess Margaret, as in the photo, will illuminate the entire garden and decorate any room.

An incredible combination of white and sunny yellow shades gives the flower grower the gladiolus Buggy. The bright center of the rim, as if framed by a white corrugated border, creates a joyful mood and instantly attracts the eye.

The Olympic Flame gladiolus flowers are almost entirely colored in a juicy salmon or orange tone. Only in the center of the corolla is a warm yellow spot visible. Gladiolus Olympic Flame is a plant for sunny garden areas with fertile loose soil. Here, the height of the inflorescences can reach a meter, and more than 15 flowers are revealed on each arrow.

The large-flowered gladiolus Jester is a bright flash that illuminates the garden! Tall, up to one and a half meters, the plants form an inflorescence up to 80 cm long. Jester flowers that open in August have a yellow color, slightly corrugated petals and an unforgettable spotted spot in the center of the corolla.

Orange gladiolus Peter Pierce, like many large-flowered orts, has a height of 80 to 150 cm.The plant blooms from July to early autumn, delighting with bright flowers with a salmon shade of petals and a tap spot in the center of the corolla. Gladiolus Peter Pears requires a garter and does not tolerate low temperatures.

Photos and names of varieties of pink gladioli

Pink is always associated with tenderness.On the colors of gladiolus, you can see all sorts of shades from subtle to saturated.

The white Pink Lady flowers are adorned with an exhilarating ruffle border along the edge of the petals, delicate strokes of a raspberry pink hue and light green spots in the center of the corolla.

At the first glance at the photo of the gladiolus variety called My Love, you are amazed at the skill of the breeders who managed to create such an exquisite beauty. The slightly pointed petals of the large-flowered variety are adorned with subtle crimson strokes.

From July to September, the lush bloom of the Wine and Roses gladiolus continues. With pinkish-white flowers topped with crimson spots at the bottom of the corolla. Juicy strokes remind of wine spilled on a tablecloth, which is reminiscent of the name of the gladiolus Vine and Roses.

The Gladiolus Priscilla variety is softer, but no less beautiful than the previous variety of the garden flower. Arrows up to a meter high bear up to 8 delicate pink flowers with a cream spot in the center and a crimson border that is richer than the background. Gladiolus Priscilla blooms in mid-summer and stands out for its special density of spike-shaped inflorescences.

The gladiolus Plumtart has an incredibly juicy color, reminiscent of a ripe summer plum shade. The flowering of the variety occurs in the second half of summer, when the arrows of the Plumtart gladiolus rise to a height of 130 centimeters. Plum-colored flowers with velvety petals occupy up to 60 cm of the stem length and have a diameter of more than 15 cm.

Red gladioli: varieties and passionate names of luxurious flowers

The incredibly luxurious variety of gladiolus Black Surprise amazes not only with its magnificent, rare shade of petals, but also with a powerful arrow up to two meters high. purple-red flowers with pink or purple overflow in July become a sensation in the garden. The inflorescence is about 70 cm long, which allows 6-10 large corollas to open simultaneously with white thin seams on each of the petals.

As you can see in the photo, gladiolus Traderhorn is a very noticeable plant, not only attracting everyone's attention, but also requiring truly royal respect. Plant height reaches two meters. Large-flowered gladiolus Traderhorn blooms from July to late August, forming up to 10-18 buds on a half-meter inflorescence. An open bright red flower with a spectacular white brushstroke on the lower petal has a diameter of up to 15 cm.

Gladiolus Oscar is a real classic! A solemn gorgeous flower with a rich shade of velvety silk petals. Plants of the Oscar cultivar reach a height of 120 cm and form 15–20 buds with a diameter of at least 12–15 cm on a half-meter inflorescence. The arrows stand well in the cut, but it is better to tie them up on the site in order to protect heavy inflorescences from kinks and breakages.

Gladiolus Zizanie is a real holiday on the site! White-red bloom does not leave you indifferent and can even replace several varieties. The petals, covered with randomly scattered red and white strokes, are gracefully bent and bordered by a wavy stripe.

Gladioli with brown flowers

A few years ago, flower growers could not have imagined that gladiolus varieties with brown flowers unusual for culture would become available to them. Today is a reality!

Gladiolus Chocolate amazes with delicious shades of milk chocolate, soft caramel, burgundy and pinkish-orange sparks. The color reaches its maximum saturation at the edge of slightly corrugated petals. To the center 12-centimeter corollas of gladiolus Chocolate is lighter and warmer. The plants themselves are very strong, large, can grow up to 120 cm, so they require support or a garter.

There are already a lot of varieties with brown, ash or smoky flowers today. An example is the gladiolus El Diablo with mesmerizing brown-ash flowers, each petal of which is decorated with a piquant crimson vein.

No less interesting is a photo of a gladiolus with the name of the “Ancient Magic” variety.The plant of domestic selection with light brown flowers surprises with bizarre shapes and rich play of shades. The lilac-smoky edges of the petals are densely corrugated, the central veins are painted in pink and crimson tones.

Lilac and purple gladioli

Almost blue, pale lilac and almost purple gladioli always enjoy the increased attention of flower growers.

Gladiolus Passos boasts a truly exotic coloration, combining a delicate background of petals, bright purple splashes around the edges and crimson spots at the neck of the corolla. In addition, the edges of the flower are decorated with a wavy border, which adds a touch of charm and decorativeness to the Passos gladiolus variety. Plants blooming in the second half of summer have a height of 120 cm, half a meter of which falls on an inflorescence-ear.

Gladiolus Lilac and Chartreuse is tenderness itself. The crimped petals are covered in watercolor brush strokes in lilac, lemon and pinkish hues. In flowers in complete dissolution, cold, lilac tones prevail over warm, pink colors.

Breeders managed to obtain varieties of gladioli with flowers of unusual colors for nature. However, it has not yet been possible to create a true blue or blue flower. However, in the color of the gladiolus Sweet Blue, there is only a creamy, cold haze, which makes a delicate lilac tone almost blue.

Gladiolus Blue Mountain will be appreciated by lovers of bright open flowers. Corollas of this variety are densely covered with pinkish-purple splashes against a lilac background. The veins on the petals are lighter than the main color, only on the lower part of the flower we notice a thin purple "tongue". On the inflorescence, 6-8 large flowers open at the same time, which do not lose their attractiveness for up to two weeks.

Acquaintance with gladioli of different varieties - video

Photos and varieties of white gladioli.
Near the name of the gladiolus variety, its classification code is indicated, indicating the flowering time, diameter, shade (for example, C-401). Read more about this in the article Classification of gladioli.

	Alexander Lukashenko S-401 A pure white flower with a small spot of red streaks on the lower petals. The flowers have a very beautiful corrugation. The plant is powerful, there are 23 buds in an ear. Flowers open at the same time 8. Plant height 155 cm.
	Apostle Peter S-501 The gladiolus has white flowers with crimson-lilac veins on the three lower petals, which form a spot resembling a star. There are 23 dense buds in an ear. 8 flowers open at once. Corrugated grade. The main advantage of the variety is its exoticism. Winner of exhibitions, noted in the survey for the best varieties.
	Snow White S-500 Gladiolus with pure white flowers and slightly corrugated perianth lobes. Two-row spike of 21 buds. 9 flowers were opened at the same time. High peduncle. The total height of the plant is 155 cm. Exhibition diploma winner.
	News P-401 Gladiolus with milky white flowers and a large contrasting red spot on the lower petals. The flower is rounded, corrugated with folds. The tissues of the petals are dense. There are 22 buds in an ear. Flowers open at the same time 8. Plant height 140 cm.
	Winter Sport S-200 Graceful small-flowered gladiolus with white corrugated, dense flowers. There are 20 buds in the inflorescence. Flowers open at the same time 8. Plant height 120 cm.
	Blue snowflake SR-501 This variety of gladiolus has strongly corrugated snow-white flowers. The edges of the petals are light blue. There are 21 buds in an ear. At the same time open flowers 8. Good growth qualities.
	Divinity S-500 Snow-white flower with delicate lilac stamens. The flowers have a dense texture and strong corrugation. There are 22 buds in an ear. Plant height 150 cm. The peduncle is strong and high. One of the most popular white varieties, a masterpiece of world selection.
	Dmitry Solunsky SP-500 Powerful, large gladiolus with corrugated white flowers. There are 21 buds in an ear. Up to 10 flowers of a very dense texture open at the same time.The height of the plant is 160 cm. For many years it has been in the lead among white varieties, at exhibitions it occupied high places, became the winner.
	Yes S-200 This gladiolus has snow-white flowers with a very strong corrugation and dense texture. There are up to 25 buds in an ear. Simultaneously open flowers 9. A masterpiece among small-flowered gladioli. A very promising variety.
	Cornet SP-400 Gladiolus with a powerful peduncle. There are about 20 buds in an ear. The flowers are corrugated in large folds. The petals are dense. Plant height 145 cm. Repeatedly became the champion and winner of exhibitions. According to the survey results, it is among the best white varieties.
	Moscow Belokamennaya SR-400 This gladiolus has strongly corrugated double "wax" flowers. There are 20 buds in an ear. Plant height 140 cm. The variety reproduces well. Repeatedly named among the best, diploma winner and champion of exhibitions.
	Snow Maiden CP-200 The white flowers of this gladiolus are of a very pure tonality, beautifully corrugated, and have a pleasant rounded shape. There are 23 buds in an ear. Open flowers at the same time 8. According to the results of a survey of gladiolus growers in Moscow, it is recognized as the best small-flowered gladiolus.

Dutch gladioli - white varieties

(the order of varieties is as in the photo above)
White Prosperity
Home Coming
Break of Dawn, butterfly-shaped

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Bright and majestic gladioli are called the kings of the flower garden for a reason. Hundreds of different shades, incredible shapes of inflorescences, corrugation - this flower amazes, delights, enchants.

Today there are more than five thousand different varieties and hybrids of a magnificent flower, and it is difficult to choose the best from this variety.

Description of the variety and characteristics

The selection of gladioli is in full swing, and it should be noted that Russian growers are in the forefront. In the United States, the emphasis is on growing small-flowered varieties; in the Netherlands, old varieties are being dealt with, whose potential is drying up. But in Russia, work is underway to breed and reproduce precisely large-flowered varieties, hybrids, characterized by long and lush flowering and adapted to the conditions of the country. It is clear that one and the same variety can give completely different buds in the southern region and in the North-West, therefore it is very important to select the varieties that are optimal for a particular area.

The best varieties of gladioli are those that begin to delight flower growers already in the first half of summer, hold inflorescences for a long time, are distinguished by juicy colors and a large number of buds. They stand perfectly in cut, are beautiful in flower plantings in flower beds, and are used to create various compositions. Through the efforts of breeders, a huge number of hybrids and varieties have been bred, which required the creation of a single ordered form of recording for the description of flowers. The generally accepted classification of the gladiolus society, adopted in North America (American). The Russian system is practically the same, since it takes into account the size of flowers, shade, color saturation, flowering time, as well as corrugation. Each variety has a coding, and it is quite easy to determine the basic parameters of gladiolus using it. In the brief description, the height of the plant is not set, but it is always taken into account in the detailed one, in the same way they give the technical characteristics of the variety (purpose, resistance to diseases, various weather conditions, transportability).

Gladioli of the Russian selection of cut varieties are distinguished by a powerful ear, beautiful lush inflorescences, and a variety of colors. They are attractive not only for their appearance, but also for their very original names - colorful, capturing the very essence.

Variety reviews

Irina, Kirov region

I plant many varieties, while I notice that often proven gladioli are better than new ones. I like the yellow flowers very much, I love the Golden Antelope variety.But for the second year now I have a problem - two varieties have crooked peduncles, and Antelope also. I sin on the heat and insufficient watering, but of course I'll take a look. Maybe his bushes were shaded, maybe it's genetics.

Olesya, Istra

I take different varieties for cutting, I really like the Silver Stream. Not a sort - some kind of witchcraft, how beautiful! It costs a long time, the whole bloom. I was very afraid that last year he got the virus on me, but no, everything turned out to be fine.

I also have a lot of white smoothies in my collection, but smoky ones are still my weakness. I will decrease the collection, I have no strength to cope with all the bulbs in the fall

Gladiolus varieties

Our review lists the best varieties of gladioli used for cutting. All of them are real flower garden decorations, the pride of breeders. Divided into groups according to color, as is customary for classification.

White gladioli

White gladioli are flowers of indescribable beauty, stately, graceful, regal. They are attractive for their tenderness, special grace, and it is not for nothing that many growers try to grow such a variety in their own country.

Moscow white stone

One of the most famous gladioli of the white group, bred by the breeder V.F.Dybov. Large-flowered variety with magnificent double inflorescences. Corrugation is strong, with tucks.

The tissues of the petals are especially dense, so the inflorescences in the spike look especially voluminous and luxuriant. There are 21 buds on the peduncle, 8 flowers are open at the same time. The ear is strong. Reproduction is good. Moscow white stone variety is a diploma winner of many exhibitions.

White birch

Bright, with corrugated flowers, the variety will decorate a flower garden from July to September. On the peduncle of the plant, up to 25 flowers are usually formed, the color is white, in the depth of the throat there is a very delicate light green shade. When the buds bloom, the color of the petals is cream, gradually they brighten and turn into snow-white.

Growth qualities are excellent. The flower stalks are powerful, the height of the plant is up to 130 cm. The texture of the petals is super dense.

Assol

Bred by the breeder Krasheninnikov B.I., this variety impresses with its original color. On the white background of the lower petals, there are large purple spots bordered by a delicate yellow dusting. Assol is the heroine of A. Green's immortal work, and the gladiolus's color scheme very accurately conveys the mood, feelings, “eternal” love of this girl.

20 large buds are formed in an ear, the size of the inflorescences varies from 11 to 14 cm. The height of the plant is up to one and a half meters. Assol is an early blooming gladiolus.

Rowan in the snow

The contrasting color scheme matches the name of this wonderful gladiolus. Bred by A. L. Kiselyov, at an exhibition in Moscow in 2009 became the champion of single inflorescences.

Gladiolus is medium early, produces up to 20 beautiful openwork buds on the peduncle. 8 large flowers were discovered at the same time.

Color - white, on the lower petals "spills" a bright purple spot. There is super-corrugation, which makes the inflorescences look like huge butterflies.

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Green varieties

Gladioli of green shades, which are rightfully considered exotic varieties, look unusual. Green symbolizes peace, fertility, tranquility, and in floral arrangements such flowers create a special mood.

Radiant greens

Among the best cut varieties is Gladiolus Radiant Greens. Inflorescences in a dense ear have a light-green color, which in the sun acquires a golden tint. A fabulously beautiful variety with a pronounced corrugation.

Plant height - up to 150 cm, up to 20 buds bloom on the peduncle. At the same time, 8 flowers were discovered, measuring approximately 13-14 cm.

Green fairy

A fairy is always a fairy tale, magic, and this is what this luxurious variety looks like.The petals of its highly corrugated flowers have a bright green color, while there is an overflow from a delicate shade of light green to rich greenery. Large stamens are lilac.

The plant is powerful - up to 140 cm tall, very slender. In the peduncle, the buds are arranged in two rows, the styling is very dense. At the same time, the flower opens up to 10 buds.

Grass - Ant

Visitors to the Moscow exhibition in 2004 were delighted with the incredible variety of green gladioli with the poetic name Travushka-Muravushka.

An excellent variety breeder Dybov proudly bears a powerful flower stalk with 23 buds. Open - 9 flowers, distinguished by a very dense fabric of petals and strong corrugation. Color: deep green on the lower petals and a softer, delicate shade on the upper. Medium-early variety, excellent in cut.

Yellow and cream

Gladioli of this color range impress with their cheerfulness, brightness, and positiveness. Many flower growers have such varieties in their collections, which are distinguished by splendor and power.

Krasava

It is very difficult to find a description for the colors of this gladiolus variety. Overflows of yellow, fawn, greenish, pink shades - a rich set of colors creates a beautiful luxurious inflorescence in the composition.

The variety belongs to early gladioli, is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and very large flowers, over 15 cm. 22 buds bloom on the peduncle, 10 can be opened at the same time. The petals are strongly corrugated, double-laced. Krasava is a real exotic that, with proper care, can be grown by every florist.

Zest

A beautiful, lush, tall grade of gladiolus Zest attracts everyone's eyes. He does not care about the sun, rains, and all thanks to the unique genetic properties.

The plant reaches a height of 150 cm, the ear is powerful, forms up to 22 buds of the original star-shaped form. The petals are strongly corrugated, with numerous tucks and folds. The texture of the flower tissues is dense, there is dusting, due to which the inflorescences seem to sparkle in the sun.

Variety Raisin stands for a long time in the cut, retains freshness for up to two weeks.

Golden Antelope

This Golden Antelope will not give coins, but will delight you with bright large flowers.

The variety is very colorful, elegant, because 21 buds are formed in an ear of gladiolus. At one time, 10 flowers were discovered, which have luxurious corrugation and golden color. The powerful spike impresses with its size, the shape of the inflorescence, since in addition to the corrugated petals, there is also a jagged fringe.

One of the best varieties for bouquets.

Polovtsian dances

Probably, no one will refute the fact that one of the super varieties for cutting is this handsome gladiolus Polovtsian Dances. A riot of colors, a whirlwind of emotions - all this embodies this variety, and the greatest masterpiece of A. Borodin from his opera "Prince Igor" immediately comes to mind.

The powerful peduncle forms 20 beautiful flowers, opening 7 buds at the same time. The color scheme is salmon, pink, yellow on the upper part of the flower and dark yellow with purple spots and a rich scarlet border on the lower petals. Corrugation is poorly expressed, however, everything is harmonious here, and the tone is set by a bright palette of overflows.

Fawn and orange

When looking at these beautiful gladioli, the heart seems to be filled with warmth and bliss. Graceful and elegant, powerful and slender, these varieties will fall in love with everyone.

Honey saved

Golden amber, with a barely visible splash of red in the throat - this is how the inflorescence of this proud gladiolus appears. The variety is magnificent for its power, perfect symmetry of the peduncle and 23 buds located on it. The flowers are large, up to 14 cm. The petals have a strong corrugation, which gives the variety a charm. An ear perfectly keeps 10 flowers open.

The Honey Spas variety is a favorite of many flower growers, winner and laureate of Russian and international exhibitions.

Amber Baltic

The variety Amber Baltika will delight you with a bright apricot shade. Gladiolus is very tall, up to 160 cm, tall. The spike is almost 80 cm long.

23 buds are formed on the peduncle, the flowers are large, over 15 cm. The color range is rich, the orange tint is enhanced by a bright red spot.

At the same time, the gladiolus opens 10 flowers. Flowering dates are mid-early. The variety is distinguished by its endurance, unpretentiousness, multiplies well.

Golden Symphony

One of the most popular varieties grown in the regions of the Northwest. Differs in resistance to cold snap.

Flowering time is medium early, the ear is long, very dense. The total number of flowers is 22, at the same time 10 buds are usually open on the peduncle. The color is complex, orange shades turn into fawn, the border is highlighted with yellow with a green tint.

The petals stand out with strong corrugation.

Salmon varieties

Warm salmon shades always give the flowers a special softness and flavor. Such gladioli are very beautiful, while, due to large inflorescences and long peduncles, they are excellent for cutting.

Grand Duchess Elizabeth

The bush of this gorgeous gladiolus reaches almost one and a half meters in height. This flower is one of the best domestic varieties of gladioli.

On the peduncle, up to 22 buds are formed, an ear up to 70 cm long. The petals are strongly corrugated, the color is salmon with tints of pink and orange. The lower part of the flower is decorated with a golden spot.

Peppy

The Pippi variety is distinguished by excellent growth and reproduction. Mischievous, bright, with colorful inflorescences, the gladiolus has 18 buds in an ear. From 5 to 8 flowers open at the same time.

The petals are slightly corrugated, the shade is salmon, the edging is pale green. The lower petals have a bright blurry purple-cherry spot.

In terms of timing - a medium early variety, very unpretentious.

Pink varieties

Non-pink, turning into rich crimson shades - the petals of the gladioli of these varieties can be very different. Many people choose these varieties to decorate flower beds.

Love drink

At exhibitions in the late 90s, this particular variety took first places and was a favorite. Over time, the popularity has not passed, Gladiolus Love Potion is still loved by many gardeners.

The bush is tall, has a very dense two-row inflorescence. Up to 22 buds are tied on the peduncle.

The shades of the petals are impressive: pink-white, mother-of-pearl, pearl. 9 flowers were opened at the same time. This gladiolus is highly resistant to various diseases.

Granddaughter's cilia

An exotic variety of the breeder Vasiliev S.A. will delight everyone. The flower petals of this gladiolus are smoky pink, while in the middle the color is very delicate, and closer to the edges the shade thickens. The neck has a pleasant cream color. But the main feature of the variety is a thick fringe around the edges.

The variety is a novelty of domestic selection, bred in 2016.

Red varieties

Red is a symbol of power, wisdom, strength, victory. In such gladioli, the very appearance is solemn, truly royal.

Hungarian

Among the new products, attention is drawn to the Hungarian gladiolus variety. On a powerful peduncle, 20 large purple-red flowers are formed. The petals are very dense, with corrugation. The crimson background shimmers with bronze, purple, dark brown shades.

The color is very rich, so that from a distance the inflorescence looks almost "black". The height of the bush is up to 140 cm, the timing of the release of buds is medium early.

Give me a smile

The variety is a champion, which stands out in the group of red gladioli for its power and splendor of color. The petals of large flowers are dark red, the neck has a golden spot.

The ear is very dense, reaching almost 90 cm in length. The plant itself grows up to 180 cm. Flowers have strong corrugation, numerous tucks, folds. The fabric of the petals is particularly durable, the surface is silky.

Raspberry varieties

Raspberry gladioli are sweetness, summer heat, a viscous scattering of overflowing shades.

Soul of Russia

Flowers in lace - does that happen? The variety of gladioli, the soul of Russia, proves that everything is possible! A bright crimson-pink miracle will surprise everyone with its color, large flowers, strength. It opens up to 24 buds, 10 buds open at the same time.

The variety was bred in 2011, immediately gained popularity not only because of its beauty, but also because of its resistance to disease.

There is a strong corrugation. The color scheme is pink shades interspersed with lilac and white.

Vienna Symphony

Recently introduced varieties include the Vienna Symphony gladiolus. Experienced florists predict good prospects for him.

A tall, up to 140 cm bush is decorated with a dense powerful inflorescence. Up to 22 buds are formed in an ear of them, almost half of them are simultaneous opening. The color of the petals is lilac-white, with pink spots and interspersed with a raspberry hue. The corrugation is strong, which makes the flowers look like huge moths.

Lilac varieties

Lilac varieties are interesting and original, which many like because of their rich unusual color. In the cut, such gladioli are simply delightful, it is not for nothing that they are often used in various design compositions.

Aphrodite

A necklace of lilac-white flowers of this variety is quite suitable for the image of the beautiful antique goddess Aphrodite. As you know, the daughter of Zeus was born in the foam of the sea, and the colors of the gladiolus convey all the beauty and splendor of the newly-appeared beauty.

The dense petals of the variety have very strong corrugation, deep folds, while the flowers are tightly packed into the ear.

The height of the gladiolus is almost 160 cm, the peduncle is straight. The color of the buds is delicate lilac at the edges, turning into a rich white hue in the throat.

Divine serenade

A gladiolus with such a romantic name - Divine Serenade - grows up to 120 cm. Differs in a very delicate color scheme of dense petals, strong corrugation. The petals are collected in inflorescences, a total of 20 buds are formed in the ear. At the same time, the peduncle keeps 10 flowers open. The color of the flowers is given by dark purple stamens, contrasting with the lilac-pink background of the petals.

The variety is early, unpretentious.

Blue, purple and blue

The color range of these varieties includes a variety of shades. There are no pure blue or blue flowers, all the petals shimmer, flicker. And not one gladiolus repeats another, all are different - magnificent, luxurious, unique.

Admiral Ushakov

At the exhibition in Moscow in 2008, the dazzlingly beautiful variety Admiral Ushakov won. Named after the great naval commander, gladiolus impresses not only with the size of the buds - about 14 cm, but also with a very bright saturated color scheme. Blue-blue flowers with a purple tint and a white neck against the background of green leaves look festive and solemn.

The variety is high, up to 145-150 cm. The ear is two-row, simultaneously opens up to 8 buds.

Paradise Gate

A stunning variety with strong crimped flowers of deep blue-violet color. Differs in good growth, easily reproduces.

Up to 18-20 flowers bloom in an ear, 8 buds open simultaneously. The petals are dense, the color range is the edges of a more saturated color, lightening is observed towards the throat. The lower petal is dark purple. There is a fringed edge.

Ultraviolet

There is no more beautiful and brighter gladiolus for cutting than the Ultraviolet variety. He will surprise you with huge corrugated flowers, rich dark purple with white color, power and strength. The lower petals have a purple-purple spot. The plant produces up to 20 buds on a peduncle, simultaneously holding 10 open flowers.

The variety was bred in 2006 and is very popular.

Brown and smoky gray

Among the exotic gladioli are varieties of smoky shades that are impressive precisely in color.It is very difficult to select descriptions for them, since much in flowers depends on growing conditions, agricultural technology, and weather. In cut, these varieties are very beautiful and unusual.

Brown chalcedony

We are sure that if you see this gladiolus in all its glory, it will break your heart. A real miracle is the large brown flowers with highlighting of fawn, orange hues. The structure of the petals is fine-grained, and it is this property that gives the flowers a sparkling iridescent appearance.

The border of the petals is slightly darker, the neck of the flower is light. Gladiolus grows to 145-150 cm, ear - 60-70 cm. In total, up to 24 buds bloom, flowers open at the same time - 8. There is a large corrugation. This variety is resistant to adverse weather conditions, retains the beauty and density of flowers in the rain.

Silver Stream

Mother-of-pearl-smoky gladiolus is a decoration of any collection. And it is not for nothing that the Serebryany Ruchei variety is a winner of many flower exhibitions, because it is impossible not to appreciate all the beauty and richness of colors of this flower!

The bush grows to a height of one and a half meters, the spike is long, two-row, up to 70 cm. At the same time 8 buds can be opened out of a total of 22. The variety was bred in 2006, is the leader in numerous polls among smoky gladioli.

Ancient magic

Witchcraft and special color attracts this flower - smoky brown, with a yellowish border around the edges of the petals.

An interesting color range is the main advantage of the variety, on the peduncle of which up to 20 large buds are usually formed.

The height of the plant is no more than 130 cm, at the same time the gladiolus keeps 8 flowers open.

One of the best cut varieties. In terms of flowering time - medium early, resistant to diseases and bad weather.

Stunted gladioli

We are all accustomed to the fact that gladioli are powerful and tall plants with luxurious inflorescences of various shades. They are great when cut, and are always among the best and most desirable flowers for bouquets.

But there are others - undersized varieties that may not be so spectacular, but are unpretentious and very hardy.

They have many other advantages:

• early flowering dates (many varieties release buds in June);
• resistance to adverse weather conditions;
• disease resistance.

Due to their varied color scheme, they look great in various compositions on flower beds, while they can be used to decorate rabatki, borders.

ON A NOTE! The best partners for such gladioli are ageratum, lobularia, chrysanthemums.

Since their height is small, dwarfs do not need a garter and supports, but their flowering will be bright, lush and very pretty.

Nymph

Low gladiolus - up to 65-70 cm, which is distinguished by abundant flowering. The color of the petals is white with a delicate red-pink dusting. Nymphs bloom from late June to autumn.

Robinetta

Little Robinetta is a small gladiolus with bright pink flowers.

The height of the bushes is only 45-50 cm. The leaves are xiphoid, bright green. Blooms from June to September. The color of the petals is a deep pink color with strokes of white. The border of the petals is darker. Up to 16 buds are formed on the peduncle, the size of each is 8 cm. Robinetta's flowers have a pleasant aroma.

Spitfire

The low "fiery" variety Spitfire will delight you with bright juicy shades of flowers. The crimson background is diluted with purple and yellow spots, the size of the flowers is up to 7-8 cm.

Plant height - a little more than 50 cm. The variety is unpretentious, easy to care for.

Bow peep

On bushes about 50 cm high, slender peduncles with many flowers are produced. Coloring - soft apricot, with tints.

The Bow Beep variety of dwarf gladioli is very resistant to diseases, characterized by long flowering. Agrotechnics are common.

Greenbird

Dwarf variety with green inflorescences.Translated, the name sounds like "green bird", and gladiolus flowers are really very similar to a feathered creature.

The size of the flowers at Greenbird is 5-7 cm, the height of the plant is 50 cm.

The review lists the varieties of the most popular and best gladioli varieties that are used for cutting.

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In the people, the flower of gladiolus has a second name, more familiar to ordinary people - a sword. And all due to the fact that its very high peduncle looks like a sword directed upward.

As a rule, it is these flowers that many students bring to teachers on September 1, as a symbol of solemnity and beauty.

History of varieties

There are many legends about these proud and beautiful plants. The Romans are sure that this is the flower of gladiators. By tradition, gladiolus is a male flower that reminds of chivalry, the real king of any victory.

According to one of the old legends, it was gladioli that miraculously grew out of the swords of the warriors of the Francians, who were captured by the Romans. In those distant times, when there was a hard struggle between the Francois and the Romans, the latter were victorious. Their commander captured the brave and brave Franco warriors, deciding to make them gladiators. Two young prisoners somehow imperceptibly became friends, they both yearned for their homeland, did not understand why they were made slaves, regretted the lost freedom.

When the commander found out about this friendship, he decided to punish them and, at the same time, come up with entertainment for the public. He forced his friends into a fierce fight among themselves, promising to give the winner freedom and allow him to go home. Thousands of people gathered to watch this fight. The sound of trumpets called for Sevt and Teresa to fight, but the guys refused to fight. Young warriors at one time stuck their swords into the ground and embraced in a single impulse, expecting a painful death. The crowd raged, the trumpets did not stop sounding, but the young people did not do what the commander demanded of them. Due to disobedience, they were put to death, but immediately after their bodies fell to the ground, the swords of the warriors instantly took root and blossomed, turning into flowers of amazing beauty in front of the surprised people. In honor of two friends-gladiators, possessing tremendous nobility, they were given the name "gladiolus". To this day, these beautiful flowers are considered a symbol of friendship, loyalty, nobility and memory.

Gladioli - description

Today gladioli are in one of the first places, they are appreciated for their good decorative properties. Flowers vary in size, shape, color, duration of flowering, how long and qualitatively they can be preserved in the cut state. In height, the peduncle can be from half a meter to a meter and thirty centimeters. In addition, there is a belief that it is these flowers that can protect the garden from any trouble.

The gladiolus always has a straight single stem. It does not branch. The leaves of this flower are located on the stem alternately and in the same plane, and their length is from fifty centimeters to eighty. They are usually green in color, but if there is a little waxy bloom, then it is a combination of blue and green. Due to the fact that sclerenchymal tissue is largely present in the leaves, they are much stronger than other flowers.

The root system of flowers is represented by a corm: a stem that absorbs various substances that feed the plant. Its shape is round, it is able to renew itself annually: an old corm can transfer the entire supply of nutrients to a newcomer, and then die off.

Gladiolus differs from other bulbous plants in that the reproductive organs are laid and combined not in the year when the replacement bulb appears, but the next.

Gladioli have three types of leaves - vaginal, stem and corm.The length of the leaves can be from thirty centimeters to one meter and forty centimeters. And their width is small - from two to eight and a half centimeters.

After the sleeping kidney has awakened, the vaginal leaves begin to develop, located at the bottom of the replacement corm, which has formed. That is, the function of protection lies on their shoulders. Corms are located at the base of the replacement corms. Each year, forming such leaves, and in each variety their number is different. Most of the leaf surface of a flower is represented by just such leaves. When they no longer grow in length, the leaf blade still grows in width: thus, the area of ​​the photosynthesizing surface increases. The base of the stem leaves, of which there are usually four or five, are attached to the flower-bearing stems. The buds are laid in the axillary buds. The situation changes only if the main inflorescence is damaged. Then the lateral inflorescence develops and blooms - up to five pieces on one flower; from seven to thirteen buds can form from them.

The flower structure includes six fused corolla petals. The size of the flower itself varies from 3.5 to 26 cm.

Today, there are five thousand varieties of these beautiful flowers in the region. Typically, the lifespan for each variety is about a decade. Such a short period is explained by the fact that when vegetative reproduction occurs, all existing DNA defects can pass from the parent flower to the young plant. Because of this, the viability of the variety is reduced; those that were earlier, eventually depart, new varieties of gladioli replace the old ones. True, there are those that continue to grow for three decades.

Gladiolus varieties

White gladioli

Just once it is enough to look at the gladiolus to assert with confidence that he is the real king of any flower bed. Its breeding began in the 19th century, and in the past it was not only continued, but also, thanks to the intervention of genetics, was pushed forward a lot. Approximately 50-60 years ago, the varieties of gladioli were classified, which at that time were. Now each, in addition to its classic name, has a complex code consisting of letters and numbers.

At first glance, you can see that white gladioli look very fresh and impressive, especially if the size of their flowers is large, and the height of the inflorescence is appropriate. Such plants are able to decorate not only a garden plot, but also any room.

Moscow white stone

Such a gladiolus is a clear representative of the variety of corrugated large-flowered gladioli. It should be noted that his flowers are double and even "wax". An ear, as a rule, contains two dozen buds. This flower is among the top 100 varieties of gladioli.

White birch

Gladioli of this variety are very beautiful. Their flowers have a creamy hue, and only when they open fully do they turn white. As a rule, the flowers grow quite well. Gladioli of this variety have won several Moscow exhibitions.

Assol

Varieties of gladioli are represented by another interesting plant. The size of the flowers varies, it can be either medium or large. It is because of this that when they write a description of this sort, two numbers are indicated: 301/401. The number ends with one that is odd. This means that the color of the flowers includes dots, specks or edges. This kind of gladioli is a variety of beautiful flowers, which contrastingly combine the ruby ​​color in the central part of each flower with a golden or white edge.

Rowan in the snow

The colors we are considering have a variety of types. Gladiolus with this winter name is one of them. The petals are covered with wax.These are the best varieties of gladioli for cutting. Eight years ago they were prize-winners at one of the metropolitan exhibitions.

Green varieties

Plants of this color are quite rare among gardeners because of their unusual color. Indeed, these gladioli look quite unusual. The rating of varieties is headed by those whose flowers are painted only with a green palette, without white or yellow impurities.

Radiant greens

Such plants have rather strong inflorescences, as well as petals. They can bloom, despite the weather conditions, for which flower growers love them so much. It multiplies well and also grows remarkably.

Green fairy

It is one of the most beautiful varieties of green color, because it contains all the shades of greenery that you can imagine. And the petals are super corrugated.

Grass - Ant

Winner of many exhibitions. The best varieties of gladioli cannot be imagined without this, based on a set of various characteristics.

Yellow and cream

Such flowers are, as it were, an extension of the sun's rays. For flower growers, the following is important: the advantage of these varieties is excellent disease resistance, which was laid for a long time, and at the gene level.

Krasava

This is one of the earliest varieties. If excellent conditions are created for it, it can bloom even in the twenties of June. The inflorescences are large - about two and a half dozen flowers, and about a dozen are kept open. This is very rare for such early varieties.

Zest

This variety successfully combines a juicy yellow shade with crimson stripes in the central part. The main difference from others is the flowering of his children in the year they were planted.

Golden Antelope

Experts consider this variety to be one of the most convenient among the yellow ones. All petals are decorated with a beautiful fringe. Even the ones inside.

Polovtsian dances

The most beautiful varieties of gladioli cannot be imagined without this. The flowers have a deep yellow base, and red-pink radiant spots are scattered over it. The inflorescence in this variety is quite strong.

Fawn and orange

Flowers belonging to this group are a symbol of joy and can adjust the mood towards joyful and festive.

Honey saved

The shape of the inflorescences is very correct, and the color is very juicy - honey-orange. Plants both grow well and survive for a long time in the cut state.

Amber baltika

This variety is already 32 years old. It represents the old varieties of gladioli, but we still love it. It reproduces quite well, and it is easy to care for it.

Golden Symphony

The flowers are delicate and look very good. Experts attribute them to a fawn color among the orange variety.

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Salmon varieties

Such flowers are unisex gifts, they are presented to both ladies and gentlemen.

Grand Duchess Elizabeth

One of the most preferred varieties. He was a multiple winner of various exhibitions. Quite graceful and unpretentious.

Peppy

The flowers have an unusual color for gladioli. The variety is distinguished by good health and reproduces well.

Pink varieties

It is customary to give bouquets of flowers of this shade to young girls, symbolizing their tenderness and youth.

Love drink

This group of gladiolus varieties perfectly withstands diseases, children, as a rule, are quite strong and healthy. Such gladioli are called the best among the flowers of this shade.

Granddaughter's cilia

This is one of the youngest varieties that growers fell in love with for their pretty appearance and for the fact that they are quite resistant to any external conditions.

Red varieties

Plants of this color, instantly drawing attention to themselves, as if emphasize the energy of life, convince in their strength. Perfect for various special occasions.

Hungarian

These are dark varieties of gladioli that bloom early and have good health. All this in one flower is combined quite infrequently.

Give me a smile

One of the most preferred representatives of the variety. The flower grows remarkably and quickly, is strong enough. Wins a large number of exhibitions.

Raspberry varieties

These flowers are very bright, they symbolize quite strong feelings, energy and even power. It is customary to give them to business people. Perfectly combined in one bouquet with snow-white gladioli.

Soul of Russia

If you look closely at the structure of the petals, you can understand that they resemble an orchid. But even three decades ago it was unrealistic even to think about it.

Vienna Symphony

This is a fairly common variety in which the flower shimmers with raspberry-milky shades.

Lilac varieties

If you collect bouquets of such flowers, then you can add pink tones to them. All this is perfect for girls and young ladies.

Aphrodite

Flowers with straight and dense inflorescences, and the petals are also very strong, as if treated with wax.

Divine serenade

It is very popular among florists. The color and corrugation of each flower is fascinating.

Blue, purple and blue

Flowers in these colors will be, by the way, at some kind of festive banquet. They can make a good impression.

Admiral Ushakov

The bushes of such flowers are very strong, the inflorescences are quite strong. The color is quite juicy. Outwardly, it looks quite beautiful. This is one of the regular prize-winners at many flower exhibitions in Moscow.

Paradise Gate

Among the varieties of gladioli of these shades, these flowers are the most popular, moreover, they are the best in terms of characteristics. Each petal is very dense. They are disease resistant and grow well. After the flowers are cut, they stand in vases for a long time.

Ultraviolet

It is a very beautiful purple flower. It has a regular, strong and tall two-row inflorescence that is quite dense.

Brown and smoky gray

These color shades can be called beginners in all the variety of colors. After all, each subsequent variety tries to be better than the previous one, bypassing it in interesting combinations of brown and smoky, and there may also be beautiful blotches of some other shades. Such plants are varieties of gladioli with large flowers.

Brown chalcedony

One of the first, which now belongs to the classics, are the large-flowered gladioli of the "Brown Chalcedony" variety. They have an amazing combination of brown-smoky tones with a touch of purple.

Silver Stream

These varietal gladioli have a unique color. Florists love him very much. He wins numerous exhibitions. We can say that these flowers are a real exotic.

Ancient magic

The color of the flowers of this variety is very rare. They are masterpieces of the florist's collections.

Stunted gladioli

These types of gladioli were bred a hundred years ago. They differ greatly in height from the colors familiar to everyone: only from forty to sixty centimeters. One cannot but agree that their appearance is somewhat inferior to their brothers, but they also have other advantages, thanks to which flower growers are happy to breed them on their site.

These flowers are hardy and unpretentious. If the region in which they grow is in the south, then bulbs can be left in the ground for the winter.

They bloom much earlier - in the first summer month.

Since they are low, they should not be tied up, which only reduces the time of caring for them. Such gladioli grow well with the rest of the flowers in the flower beds, adding their own zest.

Some of the few popular varieties today are Nymph and Peach Blossom.

Reviews

As it became clear from this article, beautiful varieties of gladioli are really represented by a huge variety.And this is very good because the flowers are so beautiful in shape and color that from so many species you can choose exactly the one that will suit everyone's heart.

Experts like to work with gladioli, because when breeding new varieties, something unexpected and quite beautiful can always come out. In addition, if you sow the seeds of these flowers immediately after they have been harvested, they will germinate in just two to three weeks.

These flowers are quite demanding on moisture, good soil, warmth and light. Therefore, if there is no desire or opportunity to care for them, it is better not to start: and the plant will suffer, and there will be no sense.