Description

Add punchy summer colour to borders and containers with Gladiolus nanus ‘Atom’. This dwarf Sword Lily produces bold red blooms on a compact plant, making it ideal for front borders, raised beds and patio pots where tall gladioli can be too dominant.

Key Benefits

• Strong red colour: bright impact in summer borders
• Compact height: approx. 40–50 cm – ideal for smaller spaces
• Easy to grow: suitable for beginners with basic care
• Good for cut flowers: neat stems for indoor display
• Bee-friendly when flowering: can provide nectar in season
• Best planted in groups: looks fuller in small clumps

Product Details

• Botanical name: Gladiolus nanus ‘Atom’
• Common name: Dwarf gladiolus / Sword Lily
• Quantity: 10 corms
• Colour: red
• Height: approx. 40–50 cm
• Planting period (as listed): March onwards

More Reasons to Choose Gladiolus

• Long summer flowering period: provides colour over several weeks in suitable conditions
• Excellent cut flowers: long, straight stems are ideal for indoor arrangements
• Strong vertical interest: adds height and structure to garden borders and beds
• Easy seasonal care: simple planting and basic aftercare make them beginner friendly
• Reliable performers: widely grown for consistent results in home gardens
• Adaptable planting: suitable for borders, raised beds and deep patio containers
• Works well in groups: looks best planted in small clumps or drifts for visual impact
• Good companion plant: combines well with perennials and other summer bulbs
• Natural variation adds charm: each flowering season can bring subtle differences
• Seasonal highlight: provides a strong focal point in mid to late summer gardens

Planting & Care

• Planting time: spring after frost risk has passed
• Depth / spacing: plant 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart
• Position: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: fertile and well-drained; avoid wet ground to reduce risk of rot
• After flowering: allow foliage to die back naturally

Note: Flowering time can vary with planting date and local conditions.

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