Welcome to American Meadows!

View
Your Cart

Gardening Questions or Comments?

Call 877-309-7333 or E-mail

  • Save 35% on summer blooming bulbs for spring delivery

Biltmore Estate Gladiolus Bulbs Purple King

Bag of 8 - Bulb Size: 14/+ cm

$11.95

Sale: $7.77

$0.97 Per Bulb
Bulk Discount:
2 or more for $7.12 ea.

Customer Rating:

Your Success Guaranteed

Questions?
Call 877-270-5187

Quick Overview

A classically elegant purple and white glad, always a favorite. A simple bouquet of these blooms is perfect for the dinner table or as a thoughtful gift.

Bulb Size

14/+ cm

Item Size

Bag of 8 - Bulb Size: 14/+ cm
 

Click on image to view full size

Details
SKU UGLAD8
Botanical Name Gladiolus
Common Name Large Flowering Gladiolus
Ships As Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Plant Type/Life Cycle Annual
Primary Flower Color Purple, White
Bloom Time Mid summer until frost
Light Requirements Full Sun
Bulb Spacing 4 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting Season Spring, Summer
Planting Depth Plant 8" deep
Days to Bloom 60-100 days after planting
Foliage Color Green
Estimated Mature Height 60" tall
Bulb Size 14/+ cm
Soil Moisture Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers, Borders, Showy Flowers, Extended Blooms, Easy to Grow
Our Master Gardeners Suggest Pairing With:
  • Oriental Lily Bulbs Mix

    Oriental Lily Bulbs Mix

  • Perennial Lupine Seeds

    Perennial Lupine Seeds

Description
Gladiolus DetailsGrowing Gladiolus (See Combination Photo Below): Everyone knows gladiolus, but not every gardener knows how easy they are to grow. The original "glad" was a wildflower from South Africa called "sword lily", which was imported into Europe in the 1840's. As with almost every other bulb, the Dutch went to work and created a grand rainbow from a quite lowly flower.

Photo A shows many of the beautiful bi-colors we have today thanks to Holland's wildly successful hybridizers.

Photo B not only shows an example of the glowing colors now available, but also the beautiful form of the individual florets, often compared to an iris or orchid.

Photo C shows stately white "glads" in the garden. This picture is a great illustration of how to plant the bulbs. Put them close together so you'll end up with a mass of color, not just a stick here and there. One of the things that makes growing gladiolus so easy is that the plants take almost no space. You can easily pop in the bulbs between other more permanent plants. Just find the spaces in your garden, put in the bulbs in tight groups wherever you can, and you'll know that in a few weeks, those spots will be glowing towers of color.

And of course, everyone knows gladiolus are great in a vase. So be sure to plant plenty where you can cut them. They're inexpensive, and few other flowers give you so much color for the cost. When frost threatens, you can just forget them, and buy new ones in spring, or dig up the bulbs and store them until the following spring. Don't hesitate. Enjoy gladiolus this summer. You can't have too many.

Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
American Meadows Biltmore Estate Gladiolus Bulbs Purple King
 
3.5

(based on 4 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cut flowers (3)

      Reviewed by 4 customers

      Sort by

      Displaying reviews 1-4

      Back to top

      7/29/2011
       
      5.0

      So, THAT'S What They Are!

      By FlowerBabe

      from San Leandro, CA

      About Me Casual Hobbyist

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Large Bulb Size
      • Reliable Growth
      • Vivid Colors

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cut Flowers
        • Large Areas

        Comments about American Meadows Biltmore Estate Gladiolus Bulbs Purple King:

        Well.. I have to admit- these are quite beautiful! Purple and white bi-color that really stands out in the garden. Especially when what I ordered for my 'pastel' section was Blue Tropic...
        American Meadows, I'm happy to say, responded immediately when I emailed them with the pictures, and have offered to replace or refund. I had considered replacing, but since I've a friend who LOVES purple, I'll just dig and gift them to her when they've finished. So, Thanks, A.M.! But I'll happily keep the purple fellas.
        Despite being purple and not lavender/blue, these are truly a beautiful gladiola that I'm proud to have growing in my garden.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        Images shared by FlowerBabe

        Purple Kings

        Image Thumbnail

        Tags: Picture of Product

        Was this review helpful? Yes / No

         - You may also flag this review

        1/7/2011
         
        2.0

        Colors not true to picture

        By Darby

        from Pa

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Pros

        • Long Bloom Time

        Cons

        • Colors Not As Expected

        Best Uses

        • Cut Flowers
        • Raised Beds

        Comments about American Meadows Biltmore Estate Gladiolus Bulbs Purple King:

        I had almost 100% bloom, but they were for a specific purpose and the color was not as advertised.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Delivery was prompt and timely

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        Was this review helpful? Yes / No

         - You may also flag this review

        9/2/2010

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Grew Beautifully - tall and strong, but

        By hound 67

        from Danville, PA

        About Me Casual Hobbyist

        Pros

        • Tall Bloom Shaft

        Cons

        • Color not near purple
        • Colors Not As Expected

        Best Uses

        • Cut Flowers

        Comments about American Meadows Biltmore Estate Gladiolus Bulbs Purple King:

        [...] All the other glads I purchased bloomed much as pictured. Just disappointed with lack of purple color in the Purple King. I almost wonder if I got bulbs for another type.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

        Was this review helpful? Yes / No

         - You may also flag this review

        4/24/2010
         
        5.0

        Extra Large Stems

        By Pascogardener

        from Wesley Chapel, Florida

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Accurate Instructions

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Garden
          • Outdoors
          • Patio
          • Pool Area

          Comments about American Meadows Biltmore Estate Gladiolus Bulbs Purple King:

          Very large beautiful blooms. Great for cutting and bringing inside. Blooms are long lasting. A great addition to any gladiolus patch!

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Was this review helpful? Yes / No

           - You may also flag this review

          Displaying reviews 1-4

          Back to top

          1
          How-To Guides

          Spring-Planted Bulbs Guide

          Storing Your Bulbs Before Planting in Spring

          View all Spring-Planted Bulbs Guides

          Improving Garden Soil

          Growing Plants in Containers

          Shipping

          Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.

          View Shipping Rate Chart

          As soon as your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. If your order includes spring bulbs & seeds, we will ship your seeds immediately. After mid-March,we will hold your seeds to be shipped with your bulbs. There are no additional shipping charges for additional shipments from the same order. Spring bulbs arrive from Holland in late March, and shipping begins then, warmest areas first. See our Shipping Information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 270-5187 or Contact Us by email.

          You May Want To Add:
          Added to your cart:

          An item

          has been added to your cart.

          Item added to your cart

          A classically elegant purple and white glad, always a favorite. A simple bouquet of these blooms is perfect for the dinner table or as a thoughtful gift.

          Shop American Meadows

          Customer Service

          Gardening Community

          About American Meadows

          © AmericanMeadows.com All rights reserved
          Secured by RapidSSL - 128 Bit SSL Security HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.
          Feedback Form