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sword lily 'Priscilla'

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A large-flowered gladiolus, up to 1m high, with green sword like leaves and flower spike with over 12 flower buds, the stunning large flowers blend from a pale yellow centre out into a pale pit with a candy pink edge bordering the petals, pretty blooms for the summer

Scientific classification

Species: sword lily 'Priscilla' (Gladiolus 'Priscilla')
Genus: Gladiolus
Family: Iridaceae

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of sword lily 'Priscilla'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of sword lily 'Priscilla'

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sword lily 'Priscilla' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required, flowers may need staking with a cane. See staking: perennials

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating cormlets when dormant

Growing

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, planting the corms 15cm deep in spring, on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage; in frost-prone areas, lift when the leaves turn yellow-brown, and store the new corms in a dry, frost-free place until the following spring; in milder areas, add a thick dry mulch over winter

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to gladiolus corm rot, grey moulds (Botrytis), Fusarium bulb rot, gladiolus core rot, gladiolus dry rot, gladiolus scab and neck rot, fungal leaf spot, and virus diseases