The best varieties of gladioli

Powerful arrows, literally strewn with large flowers that look like tropical butterflies. These are gladioli, varieties and photos with the names of which can be studied for a long time and carefully. But it will still be very difficult to choose a few plants for your own garden! Anyone who has once grown such splendor on the site has already "got sick" with an amazing flower forever and will certainly 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. For 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, has been 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, the 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 height of the arrow reaches 100 cm, 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 kinds 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 named My Love, one is 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. The 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 the spike-inflorescence.

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

Gladiolus is a unique flower that stands out for its grace, richness of forms and variety of shades, power. The varieties created by Russian breeders are distinguished by high decorative qualities, and according to these parameters they surpass many foreign, primarily Dutch ones. There are thousands of varieties of this beautiful flower and new ones appear every year, so gladiolus lovers can constantly delight themselves with new products.

Gladiolus varieties of Russian selection

Gladioli, bred by breeders in Russia, are adapted to the difficult climate of our regions. There are special classifications that allow you to characterize the variety, highlight its basic data - flowering time, flower size, plant height, color and shades, corrugation, number of flowers per plant and number of gladiolus flowers that can be opened at the same time.

White

According to a special classification, gladioli are divided into groups, depending on the color of the flowers. At the same time, there is a division within the group itself - according to shades (light, medium, dark, pale, and others).The group of white gladioli includes both varieties with purely snow-white shades, and with a combined color scheme (spots, interspersed with dots, strokes).

Snow White

The magnificent Gladiolus Snow White is a winner of many prestigious flower exhibitions. It has a pure white color, opens up to 21-23 buds per ear. Up to 8-9 flowers can be opened at the same time. The inflorescences are arranged in two rows, the length of the spike is up to 75 cm. The bush reaches a height of about 150 cm. The flowers are very dense, there is a slight corrugation. In cloudy weather, a soft pinkish border appears along the edges of the petals.

Winter's tale

This gladiolus has a powerful stem and is distinguished by beautiful white inflorescences. The flowers are large, the middle has a pale green hue, which smoothly turns into snow-white to the edges. On average, there are 20-22 buds in an ear. Often used in floristry.

Mother winter

The variety is distinguished by very large, up to 18 cm flowers of a rich white color. The spike is two-row, it grows up to 75 cm in length, with a total plant length of 145-155 cm. When the buds open, there is a slight greenish tint. The corrugation of the petals is average.

Mother Winter is an early variety of gladioli, according to gardeners there are difficulties with the preservation of the bulbs.

Moscow white stone

A relatively low variety of gladioli (up to 150 cm in height) is distinguished by unusually beautiful inflorescences. Its flowers are strongly corrugated, with tucks, almost double, similar to large butterflies. Coloring - white.

The spike reaches a length of 70 cm (half the length of the plant itself), the diameter of the “butterfly” buds is up to 14.5 cm. In total, up to 20-21 flowers can form on the plant, of which 7-8 open simultaneously.

The luxurious variety Moscow white stone is a prize-winner of many exhibitions.

Olympia

The domestic variety Olympia is an early flowering gladiolus. Inflorescences are snow-white, very large (up to 18 cm). Good reproduction of the variety is noted, a high-quality full-fledged flower can be obtained by the year.

An ear has 19 buds, 5-6 flowers open at the same time.

ON A NOTE! There is a Czech variety Olympia, which has an orange-yellow color of the inflorescences.

Saint Xenia

Gladioli variety, bred in 2006. It got its name in honor of St. Blessed Xenia, who is the patroness of the city on the Neva - St. Petersburg. The gladiolus itself is dedicated to a glorious date - the 300th anniversary of the northern capital of Russia.

Plant height - up to 150 cm, spike has up to 24 buds. The flowers are pure white in color; when the buds open, a light green tint often appears. The petals are very dense, there are rare folds that give the inflorescences volume. The variety is suitable for growing in all regions of the country.

Poplar fluff

It is considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular white varieties of gladioli. Plants are tall - up to 170 cm, individual specimens reach a height of 2 m. It is required to grow with supports and a garter. The buds are arranged in two rows, the stem is powerful and durable.

The flowers are transparent white, with waxy shades. The texture of the tissues of the petals is silky, there is intense corrugation, in the neck of the flower there are large tucks. The variety is very resistant to precipitation and dew. It is one of the best cut grades.

Odarka

Spectacular white gladiolus with a bright red spot in the neck. The Odarka variety was bred in 1990. Belongs to super early varieties, blooms already 89-90 days after planting.

Up to 24 flowers are formed on the peduncle, 8-10 buds can be opened at the same time. Flowers with dense petals, corrugation is present.

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Singer of Russia

The very large-flowered gladioli variety was bred in 2004. The bush reaches a height of half a meter, flowering lasts up to 80-85 days.The spike is powerful, contains up to 23 buds, 12 flowers bloom at the same time.

Flowers with dense petals, snow-white color. There is a beautiful pink dusting, which gives the inflorescence a special elegance. There is a strong corrugation that completely covers the neck of the flowers.

The Russian singer is one of the most beautiful varieties of the white group of gladioli.

Ruddy cheeks

Among the gladioli, which are more suitable for cutting, is the Ruddy Cheeks variety. The flower fully justifies its name: pink overflows appear on a transparent snow-white background. The lower petals of a delicate mother-of-pearl color are decorated with a crimson speck.

The inflorescence looks very impressive. The ear is powerful, forms up to 22 buds. 9 flowers can be opened at the same time. Flowering time - 110-115 days after planting (medium variety).

Russian beauty

A beautiful variety of gladioli with dense pink and white flowers. The plant reaches a length of up to 150 cm, the peduncle is almost half the height of the bush. Powerful stem, rich green leaves.

There are up to 25 buds in an ear (the number and size of flowers depend on agricultural technology, climate, soil characteristics).

The pink tint on the petals is more pronounced in hot weather, in cool summers the flowers are pure white. Therefore, in the marking of the variety there is an additional code for shades. The flowers are strongly corrugated.

Royal gift

On a two-row peduncle of this luxurious gladiolus, up to 22 buds of white-pink color are formed.

The flower petals are very dense, the buds have an unusual wing-like shape. The size of the flowers is up to 15 cm. There is a very strong corrugation, deep tucks.

The plant has a height of 140-150 cm, an ear is 80 cm.

Variety Tsarsky Gift - winner of numerous flower exhibitions.

Green

Gladioli with inflorescences of green shades look unusual. In this case, the flowers can have a rich green, light green, pistachio, emerald color. In some varieties, the petals are darker, in others - light, delicate, with tints.

Varieties of green gladioli with spots, strokes, dots of bright colors (pink, red, fawn, burgundy) have been bred.

Berendey's gifts

An interesting variety of gladiolus with flowers with strong corrugation. The variety is medium-sized, up to 21 buds are formed in an ear, 8 flowers are usually revealed at the same time.

The color of the petals is light green with tints. The inflorescence is very dense.

ON A NOTE! The Dara Berendeya variety is distinguished by its resistance to temperature extremes, cold snaps, and is considered one of the most hardy gladioli varieties.

Released in 1997.

Green cockatoo

A colorful gladiolus with a “bird” name will surprise you with delicate lemon-colored flowers, which are “diluted” with a bright crimson spot. The neck has a more intense green color than the petals.

The plant has a long, powerful peduncle, buds (up to 23 pieces) are very dense. Up to 10 large flowers can be simultaneously opened on an ear. The variety has been known since 1995 and is the champion of many exhibitions.

Our garden

Relatively low variety of gladioli, plant height - up to 135 cm. The ear is powerful, forms up to 23 buds. The flowers have a beautiful light green color, but in the sun the shade changes towards a lighter, almost transparent one. The corrugation of the petals is strong, there are tucks along all the petals, while the edges are slightly curved. At the same time, up to 9 flowers are open on the peduncle, the size of the buds is up to 13 cm.

Peacock feather

This variety has repeatedly been among the best gladioli according to polls of different years. It has a very original color of flowers that really resemble a peacock's tail. The upper petals are lemon-colored with a pink dusting and a salmon-colored border. The lower petals are deep green, with bright pink edges and crimson dots in the neck.

Corrugation is strong, up to half the length of the petals. Flowers of the variety are distinguished by high density.The height of the gladiolus reaches 135-140 cm, the ear is 65 cm. 21 flowers are formed, usually 7-8 buds are open at the same time.

Grass-ant

An interesting variety of gladioli, characterized by simple care and unpretentiousness. Forms a peduncle with 21 flowers, which are densely located in the ear. Petal color: from light green (top of the flower) to rich green (bottom petals).

The variety is of medium flowering time, grown throughout the country. Gladiolus Ant grass is a winner and diploma winner of numerous exhibitions.

Yellow

Yellow gladioli in the garden are like the sun, they are always eye-catching and look extraordinarily luxurious. Feature of yellow varieties: high resistance to diseases, inherent at the genetic level.

Wax fantasy

Original and magnificent - these are the characteristics that best suit the exotic gladiolus Wax fantasy with pale yellow porcelain petals.

The flowers are large, very corrugated. The petals have a dense structure; 7-8 flowers can be opened in an ear at the same time.

Rhinestone

The variety appeared in 1997, is distinguished by the power of the stem, peduncle and interesting color of flowers. The dense petals have an interesting silvery yellow color, while the edges are creamy, and closer to the neck, the shade changes to lemon yellow.

The inflorescence includes up to 21 buds, 6-7 flowers open at the same time in an ear.

Gold Premiere

A rather high (up to 155 cm) gladiolus, on the peduncle of which interesting strongly corrugated flowers are formed.

The color palette of the petals is distinguished by a special flavor: pure yellow, fawn and orange colors are mixed. The shades shimmer, which gives the whole plant a very bright appearance.

An ear forms up to 23 flowers. Usually 9 buds open at the same time. One of the best cut varieties.

Yesenin's sadness

In 1998, this variety was recognized as one of the best among the yellow gladioli of domestic selection.

The flower has a height of up to 150 cm, the ear is two-row. Opens up to 12 flowers of 22 buds at a time.

ON A NOTE! Gladiolus Yeseninskaya sadness is highly resistant to adverse weather conditions.

The flower petals are bright golden in color, while the lower ones are darker than the upper ones. Strong corrugation is present.

Unexpected joy

An interesting low variety of gladioli with a small peduncle. It produces up to 22 buds, up to 10 flowers open at the same time.

The color is pale yellow, there are pink strokes in the neck. The texture of the petals is dense, the tucks go all over the flower.

The variety is resistant to many traditional diseases of gladioli. He is a prize-winner of many exhibitions.

Golden-haired

The bright and eye-catching variety of gladioli is the winner of numerous exhibitions in the city of Moscow.

The plant is powerful, up to 22 buds are formed in an ear, at the same time it easily holds up to 12 open flowers. Variety Zlatokudrya - medium early, begins to bloom about 95 days after planting.

The color of the flowers is yellow, with bright crimson-red strokes. The inflorescence is dense, the flowers are strongly corrugated, differ in volume and splendor.

Natalie

An exquisite variety of gladioli amazes with magnificent bright yellow flowers with pink arrows. The golden petals have an impressive strong corrugation.

Up to 22 flowers are formed on the peduncle, 9 buds open at the same time. The flowers have a dense texture, the surface of the petals is silky.

Natalie grows to a height of 130-135 cm, ear length - 75 cm. It is a good choice for cutting.

Indian summer

The Indian Summer variety is one of the leaders among yellow gladioli according to surveys of flower growers. It is a popular cut variety, winner of many exhibitions.

The peduncle includes up to 22 buds.The flowers have a very attractive color: the general background is golden, there are pink tints on the upper petals, and a bright crimson spot on the lower ones. There is a strong corrugation. Up to 9 buds per inflorescence open at the same time.

Lambada

The name of the once popular and fashionable dance fits perfectly with this "sunny" gladiolus. The petals of its numerous buds are rich yellow, with a very bright contrasting purple spot, which gives the flower a special flavor.

In total, there are up to 20 flowers per spike, half of them open at the same time. There is a strong corrugation along the edges of the petals. Lambada is a gladiolus that will decorate any garden!

Maya Plisetskaya

Graceful fiery flowers with a fawn tint of this variety of gladioli attract the eye, excite and delight. However, this is understandable, because these were the performances of the legendary ballerina Maya Plisetskaya.

The plant has a height of up to one and a half meters, an ear - up to 80 cm. 22 flowers are formed in the inflorescence, at the same time the gladiolus opens 8 flowers.

The petals are dense with a silky surface and strong corrugation. Colors: a combination of golden, fawn, salmon and orange shades. Tongue - pink-crimson, shaded.

This variety even from small bulbs produces dense, beautiful plants that stand perfectly in the cut.

Margarita

Gladiolus, who is rightfully called a champion, is a laureate of various exhibitions and competitions. Differs in a magnificent, harmoniously folded peduncle, in which up to 22 buds are formed. Easily holds 9 open flowers.

The petals have a rich yellow color, in texture they are dense, with embossing and corrugation. There are small pintucks in the neckline.

In the sun, Margarita flowers sparkle, shimmer in various shades.

Russian renaissance

Renaissance - Renaissance, rapid flowering, and therefore the gladiolus, which has such a name, is distinguished by bright and rich colors.

On a dense peduncle there are up to 22 buds, 10 flowers open at the same time. Color - golden lemon, interspersed with raspberry touches and overflows. The texture of the petals is dense.

ON A NOTE! The Russian Renaissance variety is distinguished by good growth.

According to polls at the turn of the century (2000s), the variety was recognized as one of the best in the yellow gladioli category.

Canary solo

An interesting variety of gladiolus, distinguished by elongated petals in the flowers. Color scale: the upper petals are salmon with green spots, the lower ones are yellow with a pink border.

The plant is not very tall, up to 140 cm in height. The ear length is 70 cm. Up to 22 buds are formed in total. Usually 7 flowers are open at once.

This variety is very bright, original, therefore it is popular with flower growers.

Pale yellow

Gladioli of this shade are incredibly beautiful, since the color scheme includes a variety of colors - pale yellow with whitish or pinkish overflow.

Donna Maria

The corrugated flowers of the Donna Maria variety are pale yellow in color, while the lower petals are richer and brighter than the upper ones.

The peduncle is strong, forms up to 32 flowers. The texture of the petals is dense, resistant to precipitation, ultraviolet light. The flowers of the variety have pinches on all petals.

The variety is great for creating various compositions, it stands for a long time in the cut.

London

Among the winners of many flower exhibitions is the variety London. Gladiolus has an average height, up to 22 flowers are formed in an ear.

Petals of a delicate fawn color, in the center - a light raspberry shading. The peduncle is two-row, simultaneously opens and perfectly holds up to 10 flowers.

Sokolniki

The bright gladiolus, named after one of the most famous districts of old Moscow, is distinguished by its gorgeous pale orange flowers.

The height of the bush is about 155 cm, the peduncle reaches a length of 80 cm. Up to 24 flowers are located in two rows of an ear, simultaneously opening and holding 12 luxurious flowers.

The main color of the petals is fawn, which is complemented by apricot shades. Near the neck there is a large red spot, smoothly passing to the lower petals. The texture is very dense, the flowers shimmer in the sun, glow.

Fairy

The variety was introduced in 1995. The total number of buds is up to 21, the ear is two-row.

Gladiolus Fairy is interesting in color - the creamy lower petals are in harmony with the upper ones, which have a barely perceptible lilac coating. The variety stands out for its very delicate and elegant appearance. 7 flowers bloom at the same time. There is a strong corrugation, giving the inflorescence splendor.

Flower of hope

The folds and corrugations of the dense petals of this gladiolus are in perfect harmony with their amber color scheme. The variety is included in the group of early gladioli, forms 23 buds in the inflorescence.

Up to 10 flowers open at the same time.

The ear is distinguished by its power and density. The Flower of Hope variety, according to polls in 2000, was one of the five best gladioli in this group.

Orange

Orange is a symbol of joy, courage, and positive. These are the gladioli that have bright orange flowers.

Orange mirage

Amid the greenery of the garden, this incredibly beautiful gladiolus looks like a real mirage. The color of its petals is juicy, like splashing drops of delicious orange juice.

The edges of the petals are bright orange, the neck is deep yellow. 23 buds are formed in an ear, ten of them open at the same time. The variety is a mid-early gladiolus, reaching a height of no more than one and a half meters.

Orange

No more, no less - Orange, and this name says it all. In a dense spike of gladiolus, 24 buds are formed, opening simultaneously up to 10-12.

The corrugation is average, but everything is compensated for by a bright and very rich color scheme. Plant height - 145-150 cm.

Diadem

The diadem is a sign of powerful power, and therefore this variety of gladioli can be called royal. Its petals have a bright orange color, while the edges are brighter, the center is muted.

The plant is medium-sized, the peduncle is formed in two rows, flowers - 23.

Ekaterina Romanova

The super-corrugated variety of gladioli Ekaterina Romanova is closer to the red species in its color. Its petals are bright, purple-red, the inner surface is covered with orange-golden strokes.

Flowering time - medium-early, keeps flowers open for a long time. Resistant to a number of diseases, very effective when cut.

Ballet star

In the spike of this gladiolus, up to 24 flowers are formed, of which 10 open at the same time.

The flowers have a strong corrugation, the color range is a bright salmon shade with cream highlights in the neck and on the lower petals.

It blooms early with proper agricultural technology, it is distinguished by good resistance to unfavorable weather, harmonious arrangement of flowers in the peduncle.

Marina Tsvetaeva

A luxurious variety of gladioli, characterized by large dark orange flowers. Closer to the neckline, a raspberry blotch is visible. The petals are strongly corrugated.

In a two-row inflorescence, 23 buds are formed. The plant perfectly holds up to 10 flowers open at the same time.

Used for cutting, costs a long time (up to two weeks).

Honey saved

Champion of many Russian and foreign exhibitions - the fabulously beautiful variety Honey Spas. In a powerful ear, 23 buds are formed, at the same time the plant opens and holds 10 large flowers.

The size of the flowers is up to 14 cm. The petals are painted in a bright orange color with golden honey tints. This plant is characterized by fast growth, height (up to 170 cm).

Nizhny Novgorod

When choosing a variety for cutting, many prefer this bright gladiolus, named after the majestic Russian city.

The plant has a height of up to 150-160 cm, an ear - up to 80 cm.The total number of flowers on a peduncle is 23.

The variety is attractive with its bright orange color with a bright scarlet spot. The presence of a golden border on the petals gives a special chic. There is a strong corrugation.

ON A NOTE! This variety is perfectly adapted to external factors, blooms in any season (with proper agricultural technology).

Obvious-Incredible

Many people remember the interesting episodes of the TV show "Obvious-Incredible", which told about very entertaining scientific facts. No less interesting is the color of this gladiolus, orange-red, with white rays radiating from the neck.

The corrugation is small, the petals are dense, wide.

Professor Parolek

In the spike of this gladiolus, up to 2 flowers are formed, which have a rich orange-red color. The neck of the flowers is golden, there is a bright red dusting.

The spike holds up to 10 open flowers, the plant is powerful and beautiful.

The variety is one of the best in its group, used for cutting.

Tanyusha

A magnificent variety of orange gladioli, the flowers of which have an unusual color of the color of a tea rose. The center of the flower is bright yellow, one shade flows smoothly into another.

In terms of flowering time, it is an early gladiolus. Differs in strong corrugation, the presence of fringes along the edges of the petals.

The plant is low, up to 135-140 cm.The flowers are up to 14 cm in size.

Weary sun

A large variety with slender peduncles, good growth, resistance to adverse weather conditions.

22 buds are formed in an ear. Simultaneous disclosure - nine flowers.

The height of the bush is one and a half meters. Colors: scarlet prevails, in places turning into bright red, in the neck of flowers - an original golden pattern.

Yuri Luzhkov

This gladiolus, named after the famous Russian politician, has up to 24 brightly colored buds in the inflorescence. The main color is salmon-orange, on the lower petals closer to the center there is a golden-fiery blotch.

The peduncle can withstand up to 10 simultaneously open buds. In terms of flowering time, it belongs to the average (110 days) gladioli.

Salmon

Gladioli, which are part of this group, are distinguished by a huge variety of shades. Salmon is a transitional color from red to orange, which contains overflows of coral, orange, purple, beige, deep pink.

Grand Duchess Elizabeth

The variety of domestic selection, is considered one of the best in the group of salmon gladioli.

Stretches to a height of 160 cm, leafy stems, powerful. In the inflorescence there are up to 23 buds, the flowers are large, with a very pronounced corrugation. The petals have an unusual color: orange in tints of pink and yellow. In the sun, the waxy flowers of the variety acquire a reddish tint.

The Grand Duchess Elizabeth variety is the winner of numerous international and Russian exhibitions.

Jo Ann

Large gladiolus with bright salmon flowers. The flowers reach 14 cm, the middle is lighter, the edges of the petals are richly bright. The lower petals have a bright golden yellow spot.

In an ear - up to 23 buds, flowers last for a long time.

Cook

The Stryapukha variety is resistant to precipitation, sunlight (does not fade), and various diseases of gladioli.

It grows up to one and a half meters, forms 23 buds in an ear. The flowers have a very dense texture, silky surface. The color is a salmon shade, turning into a delicate apricot color. The corrugation is weak, the flowers have a wide open neck.

The variety is very beautiful, airy, bright.

Mlada

One of the leaders in the group of this color is the Mlada variety. The plant is of medium height (up to 10 cm), dense ear. Usually 22 flowers are formed, while 10 of them are opened at the same time.

The two-row inflorescence is distinguished by the special beauty of flowers - pinkish salmon, with crimson tints on the lower petal. Gladiolus Mlada is recommended for cutting.

Pink

Pink gladioli captivate with their tenderness, exquisite colors. They are perfect as gifts for young girls.

George Soros

An interesting variety of gladioli, bred by the famous breeder Gromov.

The flowers have bright, elongated petals with a slight wavy corrugation. Color - lilac, cream, pink, with a bright crimson spot at the bottom. It grows in height up to 160 cm (supports are required), the ear has two rows, the length is 80 cm.

The flowers are large, out of 25 buds on a peduncle, 10-12 flowers can be opened at one time.

Dieva Davana

A unique variety of gladioli, distinguished by the delicate pink color of the petals with pearlescent touches. Corrugation is pronounced.

It blooms in about 95 days, but the timing is largely due to agricultural technology, as well as growing conditions. The ear is powerful, forms up to 23 buds. The main background is pale pink, in the middle of the lower petal there is a large spreading creamy spot.

Love me Love

A strongly pronounced corrugation is inherent in the inflorescences of this variety of gladioli. The plant is powerful, grows up to 160 cm.

The color of the petals is deep pink. The folds and waves on the flowers give this gladiolus a special beauty and solemnity.

An interesting variety Love me Love was one of the winners of various Russian exhibitions.

Malika

In the group of cut varieties, popular and beloved by many, there is gladiolus with the beautiful name Malika. It is named after M. Sabirova, the famous Tajik ballerina, a student of G. Ulanova.

In an ear up to 70 cm long, 24 buds are formed. The flowers are bright pink, with raspberry and lilac streaks. The corrugation is weak, along the edges of the lateral petals.

Gentle princess

One of the most beautiful gladioli in the pink group is the variety with the romantic name Tender Princess. The color of its flowers is light pink, turning into a rich lilac-crimson hue along the edges of the petals.

ON A NOTE! The variety has a very strong corrugation.

In the inflorescence, up to nine out of twenty buds usually bloom at the same time. The variety is recommended for creating bouquets.

Enchanted Olga

Powerful, with 10-12 flowers open at the same time, gladiolus immediately attracts attention.

Up to 23 buds are formed in the inflorescence. Coloring - light pink with lilac shades. The first buds open about 101-110 days after planting, the variety differs in the duration of flowering.

Paparchio Ziedas

No wonder the jury of many exhibitions highly appreciated the variety of this amazing gladiolus! He is really, very handsome, moreover, undemanding to care for.

The variety has proven itself in various regions of the country. The ear is dense, forming up to 23 buds. Differs in high stem growth, peduncle power. The color of the petals is white-pink-lilac, the texture of the flower tissues is dense.

The peduncle holds up to nine simultaneously blossoming flowers.

Pilgrim

An original variety with vigorous growth and very strong corrugation of the petals. Pilgrim's flowers are pink-orange, with a barely visible golden dusting, very large.

The peduncle has up to 20 buds, simultaneous opening - 9 bright flowers. They bloom for about 95-100 days.

Moscow suburbs

An interesting variety with a bright color, in which raspberry and pink shades are mixed. The Moscow region variety is distinguished by the slenderness of the peduncle, which has a length of up to 90 cm (with a total plant height of 170 cm).

A large number of large buds are formed in an ear, on average - up to 28.

The petals are dense, beautifully shaped, with a slight corrugation along the border.

Flamingo flight

Gladiolus of medium-early flowering period, forms a powerful spike with 22 buds.

The shape of the flowers is triangular, with rounded edges. Petals of an incredibly beautiful shade - slightly pink, with pearlescent drops, interspersed with cream. At the very edge, the petals have a more saturated color, at the neck there is a lighter background.

The flower dissolves up to 12 luxurious buds at the same time. Corrugation is pronounced, with tucks and slightly curved edges.

Transformation

An excellent variety of gladioli from the pink group, it has a very powerful peduncle, beautiful flowers.

Flowering begins on 101-110 days, opens up to 9-10 buds at the same time (total - 22). The color scheme of the petals: lilac strokes stand out against the main pink and white background. The stamens in the neck of the flower are also lilac-purple.

Pristine

An excellent variety of gladioli used for cutting.

The flowers are large, up to 14 cm, have a delicate pink-lilac color. At the neck there is a shade of creamy white, which stands out brightly against the general background.

Up to 23 flowers grow in an ear. Simultaneous bud dissolution - 9 flowers. Dense and graceful flower petals as if carved out of stone.

Painted Watercolor

A very bright and colorful gladiolus, distinguished among its pink counterparts by the presence of a delicate light green shade.

The petals are crimson, with pink dusting, the lower ones have an additional white-cream spot, surrounded by a pale green border.

Large and tall variety with 23 flower stalks. The spike has two rows, the flowers are very dense.

Dew in emerald

If you want to grow a real masterpiece, the best choice would be Rosa in emerald. A stunningly beautiful gladiolus that will surprise and charm with incredible flowers that have a light pink color.

It is difficult to determine the exact shade of the petals, as they shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow spectrum. The outer edges of the petals are pinkish, the inner edges have a greenish border, which gives the gladiolus an attractive appearance.

22 buds are formed in the ear, the corrugation is strong.

Traffic light

The Traffic Light variety is excellent for cutting - bright, with raspberry-pink gladiolus flowers.

23 buds are formed in the spike, the size of the flower is large, more than 14 cm. The peduncle perfectly holds 8 open magnificent flowers.

The petals have large corrugated folds, the texture of the fabrics is strong and dense. Color - overflows of pink, crimson, lilac shades, there is a large scarlet spot in the neck.

Old Nevsky

The inflorescence of the gladiolus of this variety includes 20 large chic flowers of milky lilac color.

The plant is distinguished by its power and strength, a large peduncle. At the same time, the gladiolus opens 7-8 flowers. The petals are dense, resistant to bad weather, sunlight (do not fade).

The edges of the petals are lilac-pink, closer to the neck, the color turns into a milk-cream color. The Old Nevsky variety is a gladiolus with super corrugation on the petals.

Charm of Love

The pink flowers of this variety with a bright scarlet tint delight and, in accordance with the name, fascinate. Gladiolus is tall, powerful peduncle, with tightly set flowers.

In a dense ear - up to 23 buds, while 8-9 flowers usually bloom at one time. The color scheme is rich scarlet, turning into a crimson color, the lower petals look darker than the upper ones. The center is a dark crimson shade.

Slight corrugation gives additional charm to the bright inflorescence. Love charm is one of the best varieties for cutting.

Red

The indisputable favorites of many are red, burgundy, scarlet gladioli. A variety of shades of flowers, bred by the efforts of breeders, can delight anyone.

Great temptation

The cultivar with very large blood-red flowers is one of the best in its group. It grows to about 135-140 cm, forms a very powerful spike with flowers tightly arranged in two rows.

The inflorescence consists of 22 buds, up to 10 flowers bloom at the same time. The petals along the edges have a pronounced corrugation, tucks in the neck and along the border. Early flowering - after 95 days.

Beauty cabaret

Beautiful cabaret dancers have always had a stormy temperament.Incredible energy is inherent in the bright, with beautiful red inflorescences gladiolus Beauty Cabaret.

On the peduncle - up to 23 buds, nine flowers open at the same time.

The color of the petals is deep red with a white spot in the neck. Rays radiate from the spot along the lower petals. The flowers are large, up to 14 cm.

Sensation

Variety Sensation is one of the best gladioli among the red varieties. Differs in very powerful growth, large flowers.

The petals are dense, bright red, with strong corrugation. There are 23 buds in the inflorescence, with nine opening simultaneously.

Robin the Hood

Named after the famous shooter from Sherwood Forest, this flower will surprise you with magnificent purple flowers with a pomegranate hue.

In an ear of twenty buds, 8-9 flowers open at the same time. The plant has a height of up to 145 cm, an ear up to 70 cm long. The surface of the petals is velvety, there is a strong corrugation. Bred in 1997, Robin Hood continues to grow and is one of the best red cut varieties.

Prima

Prima means the first or main tone, and it is this role in the flower garden that the gladiolus with this name will successfully play.

The inflorescence of large flowers is two-row, the length of the bush is up to 160 cm. 22 buds are formed in an ear. The variety is early, flowering occurs as early as 90-95 days after planting.

The flowers are dark red, with a dense texture, do not suffer from precipitation. The variety is suitable for growing in all regions of the country, used for cutting.

Aborted flight

The bright, red-crimson gladiolus is dedicated to the famous singer and actor V. Vysotsky. A beautiful spectacular flower forms up to 22 large buds in an ear.

The texture of the petals is very dense, the surface is velvety. Slightly elongated petals are strongly corrugated. Gladiolus Interrupted Flight is unusual and colorful, the variety is the winner of many exhibitions.

Give me a smile

Created in 2000, this variety is one of the best gladioli in the red group.

Subject to the observance of the rules of care, it will bloom in 75-80 days, opening up to 9 flowers simultaneously on a powerful peduncle. The plant grows to about 160 cm in height and forms a dense ear. About 22 buds are formed in the inflorescence. The color scheme is a bright red hue, but there are notes of burning burgundy, and the stamens have a barely perceptible lilac bloom.

Stands well in vases - up to 14 days.

Crimson Fire

This relatively short gladiolus (130 cm) has almost half the length - a dense, powerful peduncle. It forms up to 24 flowers - bright, large, purple-red. It usually blooms and opens up to 8-9 flowers at one time.

The variety is well worth cutting, unpretentious in care.

Black red

The contrasting combination of these two colors is extremely attractive. And even in the literature you can find many lines dedicated to such a color scheme. You can imagine how delightful these flowers are.

Crown

We present one of the most luxurious varieties - Crown, striking the eyes with its glamor, rich in deep colors. The flowers (and there are 24 in total) of a red hue are bordered by a silvery stripe, which gives the entire look of gladiolus sophistication.

The bush reaches a height of 170 cm, is distinguished by its power and strength. Up to 10 buds open simultaneously in an ear.

Madagascar

The hot island, the name of which is familiar to everyone, is famous for its uniqueness, exoticism, and this variety of gladiolus matches it. He is just as bright, sensual, extraordinarily beautiful and exciting. Up to 20 buds are formed in the inflorescence, almost half of them open at the same time. The flowers of Madagascar are bright, rich crimson-scarlet colors, with a very interesting edging.

This "African miracle" blooms in 85-90 days.

Crimson

Raspberry color - you can feel sweetness, summer heat, juiciness in it. It is these gladioli of this group that are bright, unusual and very graceful.

Anitra

This handsome gladiolus reaches a height of about one and a half meters. Anitra is a variety with an amazing color of petals, which combines cherry, raspberry, burgundy, red shades. The surface of the petals is velvety, the peduncle is very powerful.

An ear usually forms up to 25 buds. The flowers are large, up to 8 pieces open at one time.

Cherry tree

For early cutting, the Cherry tree variety is perfect, featuring large original flowers.

The color of the petals is dark cherry, with crimson tints and a very elegant border around the edges. Border color - "metallic". There is a neat symmetrical corrugation.

The peduncle usually has up to 20 buds. The variety is unpretentious, early, very beautiful. Up to 7 flowers are opened at the same time.

Purple

Flowers of lilac shades are always spectacular and luxurious, and gladioli are no exception. Smooth transitions from lilac to purple, interspersed with amethyst, plum, violet shades - gladioli with such a color palette simply cannot fail to delight.

Splashing waterfall

Waterfalls are always a miracle of nature, and the gladiolus variety with such an unusual name confirms this. And let it be a "flower" waterfall, but it is also extraordinarily beautiful! Large flowers of a delicate lilac color have small snow-white blotches on the lower petals. All this really looks like the spray of an unknown waterfall.

There are up to 22 buds in the spike of the plant. The variety is distinguished by its early flowering time (80-85 days), at the same time it can reveal up to 8 beautiful corrugated flowers.

Hungarian lilac

This proud handsome man will amaze with the size of the flowers and the bright, very even lilac color.

The bush is powerful, vigorous, up to 24 buds are formed in the ear. The petals are distinguished not only by their bright colors, but also by the presence of a very strong corrugation.

Hungarian lilac is one of the best lilac varieties for cutting.

Blue

And as if the firmament turned upside down and crumbled, and its drops are the pale blue flowers of proud regal gladioli. These varieties impress with their unusual colors and very interesting color combinations.

Andrew the First-Called

Everyone knows the blue and white flag of the patron saint of Russia - Andrew the First-Called. It is not by chance that the powerful, striking with its nobility variety of these gladioli received such a name. The colors of its petals are intertwined with white, blue, pale lilac shades. The flowers are large, more than 14 cm, with tucks and folds. The corrugation is distinguished by its depth; it looks especially solemn on the dense texture of the petals.

The variety is resistant to bad weather, keeps up to 9 flowers open at the same time on the peduncle. In total, there are 23 buds in an ear.

Blue butterfly

It seems that just touch the bush, and the butterfly will fly up and fly away into the distance. The flowers of this variety are so beautiful and natural that it is very easy to mistake them for real butterflies.

The petals are very delicate blue, almost white; there is a bright blue shaded spot on the lower part of the flower. On the edges - corrugation, tucks are large, deep.

On the peduncle - 23 buds, open approximately 90 days after disembarkation.

Blue

Blue gladioli have become the favorites of many flower growers. They are appreciated for their bright color, purity, large size of flowers.

Modru Programs

They say that the spool is small, but expensive. The Modru Programs variety is just that - small (up to 140 cm), but very luxurious in bloom.

No wonder this gladiolus is the winner of so many inserts.

The flowers are medium in size, have a bright bluish-lilac color. At the neck there is a white background with a bright violet-blue coating. There is deep corrugation along the edges of the petals.

An elegant and very festive flower.

Neon lightning

Two rows of dense blue-lilac flowers make an indelible impression on everyone. It is hard not to admire this gladiolus, created thanks to the work of the famous breeder Dybov.

A dense ear includes 23 buds, flowers are very large, open wide. Up to 11 buds bloom at the same time.

The color scheme is a combination of lilac, bright blue, white shades; closer to the center of the color, the background becomes lighter and more delicate.

ON A NOTE! Neon lightning is an early variety, flowering begins as early as 80 days. That is why it is used for early cutting.

Star of Ukraine

A bright and sophisticated gladiolus was born in 1995. The variety is medium early (up to 85 days), it is notable for its small height, but at the same time it forms large buds.

The petals are blue-blue, purple and lilac shades are present. The entire background is characterized by smooth transitions from one color to another.

There is corrugation (medium), the flowers are round, star-shaped. This gladiolus is highly resistant to adverse weather conditions.

Blue fairy tale

An amazing "snowy" variety of gladioli, distinguished by a very expressive color range. The flowers are colored pale lilac with blue, the throat is white with a very bright purple spot.

The ear is powerful, forms up to 22 buds. This is one of the best cut grades in this group.

Violet

In the color of purple gladioli, there is also a mixture of colors: indigo, fuchsia, lilac, eggplant, rich thistle. Flowers of varieties of this group are not only very beautiful, they amaze with their luxury, subtle charm, grace.

magical flute

The music of the flute is particularly melodic, and this variety of truly magical gladiolus is completely in tune with it.

It attracts the eye with its inflorescences - bright, rich purple hue, with white arrow strokes.

8 flowers in a spike open at the same time, which look luxurious. In total, there are 22 large, up to 14 cm buds in the inflorescence. There is a slight corrugation on the petals, folds are located along the edges. The texture of the petals is interesting - fine-grained, giving the flowers a velvety feeling.

Midnight moon

Gladiolus with the mysterious name Midnight Moon reveals 9 incredibly beautiful flowers at the same time. And now not one, but as many as nine moons shine on a dark purple background of petals.

The flowers are decorated with corrugation, folds and tucks are arranged symmetrically. This is one of the varieties that are not "afraid" of viruses, for which flower growers appreciate it.

Sky and stars

In unison with the Midnight Moon, another miracle is blooming - the variety Heaven and Stars. Twenty large (up to 13-14 cm) flowers will delight you with their bright, blue-violet with white color.

The beauty and power of this gladiolus was appreciated by a strict jury at numerous exhibitions, where he repeatedly became the winner. Medium early variety, suitable for cutting.

Blue bay

It is difficult to determine the color of the waves of the sea gulf - blue, lilac, purple, turquoise. It can be different, like the color of the flowers of the variety of this gladiolus. In the bright sun, the Blue Bay excites with a dark saturated purple hue; on a cloudy day, the whiteness of the lower petals appears brighter.

The bush grows up to 120 cm, reveals 21 buds, half of them bloom at the same time. This variety is prized for its good reproduction and fast growth.

Night fun

There are rare stones, rare jewelry, and there are gladioli with rare colors. One of them is the Night Fun variety, the color of the petals of which combines lilac, violet and blue tones. The special beauty of large flowers is given by the bright lower petal - a rich purple color. The transitions of shades are soft, without sharp boundaries.

Peduncle in two rows forms up to 22 buds, flowers with a dense texture, very resistant to bad weather. Up to 9 buds bloom at the same time.

Smoky

Grayish, the color of dark water, spreading and disappearing as a plume - just such a smoky shade that is difficult to describe. It is best to see this with your own eyes, and varieties of gladioli of warm smoky colors will help in this.

Dumelis

The color of this variety of gladioli includes pink, lilac, violet, purple shades, which are covered with a light haze.

Dumelis is a mysterious variety with strong corrugation, eye-catching and exciting. Up to 8 large flowers bloom at the same time, a total of 20 buds are formed in the inflorescence.

The variety is medium early, appreciated for its resistance to diseases and unfavorable conditions.

Marble Goddess

It was simply impossible to name this variety of amazing regal flowers in another way. Indeed - a Goddess, luxurious, incredible in beauty and strength. The flower has an interesting color - pink with a smoky shade of coffee, the lower petal adorns a snow-white spot in the veil.

Variety with super corrugated petals, powerful, bright, rain resistant.

Mysterious Atlantis

The legendary island of Atlantis, which has gone into the depths of the ocean, remained in the memory of people. And confirmation of this is a variety of amazing gladioli with inflorescence ash-coffee petals sparkling in the sun.

In total, up to 25 buds are formed on the peduncle of the plant, differing in large sizes. The flowers are bright, with overflowing shades: coffee, purple, ash, lemon. All this variety of colors harmoniously combines with each other, revealing real beauty to the world - a lush corrugated gladiolus flower.

Up to 10 buds bloom in an ear at the same time.

Brown

Do you think brown is boring? Breeders who present to the public interesting and original varieties of magnificent gladioli in this color scheme think completely differently.

Brown Chalcedony

They say that chalcedony is one of the first stones known to man. Its color is complex, since chalcedony is translucent, and there are many shades in it. This is how the color range of the gladiolus variety is not simple, combining ashy, chestnut, purple colors. The neck of the flower shines with a delicate apricot light, along the edges there is a dark purple border, and all this splendor is shrouded in the finest brown haze.

The height of the handsome man is only 145 cm, but at the same time the plant has a very powerful ear with 22 buds. The flowers are large, over 14 cm.

Variety Brown Chalcedony is a laureate of many exhibitions.

Mother-of-pearl rain

The highly corrugated petals of this gladiolus have an unusual brown-reddish color. All petals are bordered by a strip, at the top it is purple, at the bottom it is gray. The mixing of shades is simply incredible, but everything is so harmonious that it doesn't seem otherwise!

In total, up to 24 buds bloom on the gladiolus, of which 9 flowers can be opened at the same time. The variety is of medium flowering time, very resistant to adverse conditions. The petals do not fade in the sun, maintaining the brightness of the colors throughout the flowering period.

Sivka-Burka

The horse Sivka-Burka came from a fairy tale, and the variety of gladioli is also magical. Its chestnut-smoky flowers are the embodiment of true harmony.

In the peduncle, up to 23 buds are formed, the corrugation is small. Dense petals are gently curved downward, revealing the neck of the flower. Coloring (the variety is fabulous) may vary depending on growing conditions and agricultural technology.

By the fireplace

Firewood flames in the fireplace are always fascinating. So this flower - bright, sensual, fiery, is able to enchant everyone.

Its flowers are salmon with a light haze of coloration, collected in a powerful inflorescence. In the center there are glowing spots of bright scarlet color. An ear usually contains up to 25 buds, up to 10 flowers bloom at the same time. A delightful sight! The petals have a large folded corrugation.

Chocolate girl

Chocolate gladiolus? And why not, the breeders decided and bred a wonderful variety under the tasty name Shokoladnitsa.

The flowers (and there are up to 22 of them in an ear) have a rich chocolate color, but not dark chocolate, but milk chocolate.White overflows on the petals are combined with pink sparkles, the lower petal is additionally decorated with a milky white speck.

The corrugation is average, but for such a flower there is no need for additional decor, it is beautiful in itself!

The variety is medium early, it is resistant to bad weather (especially to precipitation). The chocolate girl has repeatedly won at various exhibitions, winning first places.

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In the modern, simply huge offer of seeds, tubers and flower bulbs from various agricultural firms and private breeders, as well as collectors, it is easy to get confused and it is not easy to choose the “right” seller.

What are the typical buyer's criteria for choosing a private seller or an online store? Firstly, decency, which guarantees the delivery of the purchased material within the agreed time frame; secondly, a good assortment; third, an acceptable price; the quality of the planting material is also important.

On this page, we will give the addresses and contacts of just such gladiolus sellers who have earned their reputation for impeccable work with customers over several years and who meet all these criteria. Each of them has its own catalog of gladioli varieties, which contains the best specimens of Russian and foreign selection. Here gladioli are simple and corrugated, red, black, blue, pink, green, so to speak, for every taste and color.

You can purchase both adult and baby bulbs. Conditions for the purchase of gladioli, their description, photos and prices, see directly on the seller's page.

We introduce you to only a small part of the gladioli varieties purchased from these breeders and collectors.

The gladioli presented here are grown Valentina Mokeevawho kindly provided us with her photos for this article.

Gladioli, variety names, photo Gladiolus bulbs from collectors

By purchasing gladioli from these sellers, you get 100% good planting material and a guarantee of compliance with the variety. Trustworthy gladiolus collectors:

Filimonov Oleg

Seregina-Chebotareva Valentina

Shishkina Svetlana

Shevchenko Tatiana

Churekova Tatiana

Lazarevich Tamara

Aminov Pavel

Skorikov Alexey

Krasheninnikov Boris

Kiktev Sergey

All varieties of gladioli with photos and names (catalog), see directly on the website of the seller.

Among the people, the gladiolus flower 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 difficult 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 sounds 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 one 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 with amazing 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 reproduces well and grows remarkably well.

Green fairy

It is one of the most beautiful varieties of exactly 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 twentieth 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. In the flowers - the base is rich yellow, and red-pink radiant spots are scattered over it, as it were. 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 flowers of this shade.

Granddaughter's cilia

This is one of the youngest varieties that flower growers love 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. He wins at 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 from 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, it is these flowers that 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. 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 flower growers' collections.

Stunted gladioli

These types of gladioli were bred a hundred years ago. They differ greatly in height from the usual colors: 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 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 not high, 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 for moisture, good soil, warmth and light. Therefore, if there is no desire or opportunity to care for them, it is better not to start: both the plant will suffer, and there will be no sense.