| Common Name | Sword lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Victor Bourgh |
| Origin | South Africa / Europe |
| Blooming | Summer flowering, tall spikes emerge from foliage |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with perlite, pH 6.0-7.0
Keep soil moist during growth, reduce after flowering to prevent corm rot, dry storage in winter
Full sun required for strong stalks and blooms; tolerate partial shade in hot climates
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and liquid feed every 2 weeks while growing
Remove spent flower spikes; cut foliage back after yellowing for dormancy
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