Dwarf Gladiolus nanus Lipstick mix
Dwarf Gladiolus nanus Lipstick mix

Dwarf Gladiolus nanus 'Lipstick' mix

All the glory of in a compact form
Perfect In Pots
Plant In Sunshine
Winter Hardy
Easy To Grow
  • Outstanding blend of compact, short-stemmed pinks, reds and whites. Very hardy and returns every year
  • Each flower has a characteristic lipstick red marking on - a subtle feature with a big impact
  • Best for autumn and early spring plantings, for earlier displays in May and June
  • Great grouped in borders or in big pots - 10 or 20 together for maximum impact
  • Supplied as a pack of 30 mixed bulbs, size 7/8 ready to plant out from autumn
30 x Bulbs - Item: 630125
Only £9.99
Currently Unavailable

Product Description

A lovely mix of a remarkably compact species of Gladioli, 'Lipstick' gets best results from planting in autumn or early winter, unlike bolder and brasher cousins.

This variety boasts a lovely, blended palette of pinks, reds, whites and blush colours, often appearing with a characteristic fuchsia pink lipstick marking on the petals, making them quite different and unique.

Forget big and bold showy Gladioli, these beauties are certainly understated, so plant them in groups of 5 or 10 mixed into borders, for summer colour.

Despite being short stemmed, 'Lipstick' are fantastic cut flowers, allowing the delights of nature to be enjoyed for even longer.

Supplied as a pack of 30 mixed bulbs, size 7/8 ready to plant out in autumn.

What Is Supplied

Item 630125 supplied as:
30 x Bulbs

Plant Information

Top Tips

Which way up? Pointy end up, but if you're unsure, plant on their side and they wil right themselves.

Care Guide

Planting Advice:

  • Plant 10 to 15cm (4-6in) deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with a little grit or sharp sand added to improved drainage.
  • Gladioli need plenty of water to flower well, so if you can, dig in well-rotted manure or compost to the soil before planting, which will help retain water.
  • Plant bulbs at twice the depth of the height of the bulb and four times their width apart. e.g. 5cm tall bulbs need to be planted 10cm below the surface of the ground and 20cm apart.
  • Please check the bag for any additional planting instructions.
  • They are fine to plant even if a little green growth is showing, they’ll just need a good watering when you plant them, and then only when the soil is dry.
  • While all the energy that a bulb needs in order to grow is stored in the bulb itself, they will do better if you feed them when in active green growth.
  • Plant in herbaceous borders, in pots, or leave in the ground to naturalise.
  • If planted in pots be sure to water frequently and keep moist.

Aftercare Advice:

  • Mulch over winter and corms can be left in the ground to naturalise in warmer parts of the UK. If your area is frost-prone, then in colder counties, grow them in a sheltered spot and lift them for the winter when the leaves turn brown.
  • If planted in pots, stop watering at the end of the summer and bring the pots under cover for the winter.
  • Allow the bulb leaves to die down naturally they can give you a long and lovely spring display.
  • Water freely through the summer.
  • If planted in pots be sure to water frequently and keep moist.

Pruning Advice:

  • Cut off the old flower spikes as soon as the bloom period is over (unless you require the seeds)
Planting / Flowering Calendar
Planting Time
Flowering Time
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
Plant Dimensions
50cm
20cm
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Dwarf Gladiolus nanus 'Lipstick' mix
Dwarf Gladiolus nanus 'Lipstick' mix
30 x Bulbs
Item: 630125
Only £9.99
Currently Unavailable