Description

Add bold drama to your garden with Gladiolus ‘At Night’ – a striking, large-flowered gladioli variety with rich, moody blooms in deep red to dark purple-red tones that look incredible in borders and bouquets. These tall, elegant “sword lily” spikes bring instant height and structure to summer beds, cottage gardens, and cutting patches. Gladioli are easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained spot and make excellent cut flowers with a lovely vertical, florist-style look. When flowering, the blooms can be pollinator-friendly, helping support bees and other beneficial insects through the summer season. This listing is for 10 strong corms (bulb size 8/10), carefully packed and ready for planting in season.

Key Benefits

• Dark, dramatic colour – deep red to purple-red blooms for bold summer impact
• Summer flowering gladioli with tall spikes that add instant height to borders
• Excellent cut flower – perfect for vases, bouquets, and floral arrangements
• Bulb/corm size 8/10 – a popular grading for strong growth and reliable performance
• Pollinator-friendly when in bloom (supports bees & beneficial insects)
• Easy to grow in full sun with well-drained soil
• Succession planting friendly – plant in batches for flowers over a longer period

Product Details

• Product: Gladiolus (Gladioli) Bulbs/Corms
• Variety/Cultivar: At Night
• Flower Colour: Deep red / dark purple-red (rich, moody tones)
• Pack Size: 10 corms
• Bulb/Corm Size: 8/10 (trade size grade)
• Plant Type: Summer flowering corm (upright flowering spikes)
• Height: Approx. 90–120cm (varies by conditions)
• Flower Spike: Tall, showy spikes for borders and cutting
• Planting Depth: Approx. 10–15cm deep
• Spacing: Plant approx. 10–15cm apart
• Position: Full sun for best flowering (part sun tolerated)
• Flowering Time: Summer (typically mid to late summer)
• Soil: Well-drained; improve with compost (add grit if heavy clay)
• Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during growth, avoid waterlogging
• Support: May need staking in windy/exposed locations
• Hardiness: Generally half-hardy (lift/store in cold or very wet areas)
• Note: ‘At Night’ is a cultivated gladiolus variety (not the night-scented species Gladiolus tristis).

Best Companion Plants (for best results + a fuller display)

These companions help fill gaps at the base, extend the season of interest, and make the dark blooms stand out:

• White or pale Dahlias (high contrast, same summer season)
• White Cosmos or pale Zinnias (easy fillers, long flowering, great for cutting)
• Lavender or Salvia (pollinator-friendly, soft texture, colour contrast)
• Verbena bonariensis (airy purple “see-through” colour that complements dark blooms)
• Rudbeckia or Echinacea (strong late-summer partners with bold structure)
• Silver foliage like Artemisia / Dusty Miller (makes dark flowers pop)
• Alliums (early structure, then gladioli take over later)

Best Known Common Names (for this variety)

• Gladiolus / Gladioli  ‘At Night’, Dark Red Gladioli, Burgundy / Deep Purple-Red Gladiolus, Sword Lily

More Reasons to Buy

• Rare-looking, dramatic colour that elevates borders and arrangements
• Perfect for cutting gardens – tall stems and statement blooms
• Pack of 10 gives a proper “clump effect” for stronger garden impact
• Great value way to add height, structure, and late-season colour
• Easy care – ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike

What You Will Get

• 10 x Gladiolus ‘At Night’ corms/bulbs (Size 8/10)
• Carefully packed for safe delivery and best condition on arrival

Short Planting Guide

• When to plant: Spring after frost risk (or start in pots earlier in a sheltered spot)
• Where to plant: Full sun for best flowering; sheltered from strong wind if possible
• Soil: Well-drained (improve clay with grit/compost)
• Planting depth: 10–15cm deep
• Spacing: 10–15cm apart
• Watering: Water after planting; keep evenly moist during growth (avoid waterlogging)
• Feeding: A general flower feed during growth can support stronger flowering
• Staking: Stake tall spikes in exposed areas for best results
• For longer flowering: Plant a few corms every 10–14 days (succession planting)
• After flowering: Leave foliage to die back naturally to feed next season’s corm
• Overwintering: In colder/wet areas, lift corms after foliage dies back, dry and store frost-free

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