Description

Add bright summer colour without the height of traditional gladioli with Gladiolus nanus ‘Nymph’. It produces attractive soft pink flowers with subtle lighter markings, adding gentle colour to summer borders and containers.

This compact dwarf Sword Lily is a great choice for smaller gardens, front-to-mid borders and patio containers. Neater and more wind-tolerant than taller types, it gives you elegant flower spikes with simple seasonal care.

Key Benefits

• Dwarf gladiolus: compact habit ideal for smaller gardens and pots
• Sturdier in exposed spots: shorter stems suit more open gardens
• Summer flowering colour: adds seasonal interest to borders and beds
• Good for cut flowers: neat stems for smaller vases and posies
• Easy to grow: best in sun with well-drained soil
• Looks best in groups: plant in clumps for stronger impact
• Pollinator supportive: flowers may attract bees and beneficial insects when in bloom

Product Details

• Botanical name: Gladiolus nanus ‘Nymph’
• Common name: Dwarf gladiolus / Sword Lily
• Quantity: 10 corms
• Plant type: summer flowering corms (often listed as bulbs)
• Mature plant height: approx. 40–60 cm when in flower

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 the risk of frost has passed
• Depth / spacing: plant 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart
• Position: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained; avoid waterlogged ground
• After flowering: allow foliage to die back naturally before tidying

Note: Flowering time and colour intensity vary with planting time and local conditions.

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