sword lily 'Ruby'
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A cormous perennial to 80cm tall, producing upright, sword-shaped leaves. In mid-to late summer it bears short spikes of large, hooded, ruby-red flowers with darker markings on the lip tepals
Scientific classification
- Species
- sword lily 'Ruby' (Gladiolus 'Ruby')
- Genus
- Gladiolus
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sword lily 'Ruby'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of sword lily 'Ruby'
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sword lily 'Ruby' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems and allow foliage to die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by separating cormlets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant corms 10-16cm deep in spring. If the soil is not perfectly-drained, plant the corms on a bed of sand. Provide a winter mulch in cold areas
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to corm rot and grey moulds (botrytis)
Pests
May be susceptible to gladiolus thrip, aphids and slugs
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