| Common Name | Peter Pears Gladiolus |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Grandiflorus |
| Variety | Peter Pears |
| Origin | Cultivated Hybrid (South African Ancestry) |
| Blooming | Summer, tall spikes of salmon-pink blooms |
| Leaf Color | Green linear leaves |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-drained sandy loam soil enriched with compost; avoid heavy clay.
Water regularly during growth and bloom, reduce significantly after flowering as corms mature.
Requires full sun for best flowering; tolerate partial shade but blooms may be reduced.
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and again when spikes begin to form.
Remove spent flower heads; cut back foliage once yellowed in autumn.
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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