| Common Name | Blue Mountain Gladiolus |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | X Hortulanus |
| Variety | Blue Mountain |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Blooming | Summer to early autumn, tall flower spikes emerge from sword leaves. |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained sandy loam with good organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0.
Regular watering during growth and flowering, reduce after bloom, keep dry in winter dormancy.
Full sun required for best blooming, at least 6 hours daily exposure.
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and once during stem elongation phase.
Cut flower spikes after blooming to encourage next year's corms, remove yellowed foliage.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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