sword lily 'Atom'
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A cormous perennial to 90cm tall producing a fan of narrow, sword-shaped leaves in spring. Up to three spikes of orange-red flowers, each petaledged with a silvery-white line, are borne in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- sword lily 'Atom' (Gladiolus 'Atom')
- 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 'Atom'
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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 'Atom'
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sword lily 'Atom' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems and allow foliage to die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagte 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 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
Pests
May be susceptible to gladiolus thrip, aphids and slugs
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