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Gladiolus L. Gladiolus · Ornamentals

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the group of large-flowered hybrids. The flowers have a triangular-funnel shape and a size of 10 to 15 cm. The coloration is characterized as dark purple, almost black in buds, and purple-lilac when opened. The petals are strongly reflexed and have ruffled edges. The plant has a light fragrance.

The height of the plant is from 100 to 130 cm. The variety is characterized by early flowering, starting in July. The crop is photophilous, prefers fertile, neutral, and well-moistened soils, such as loams or sandy loams. It requires annual lifting of corms for the winter and storage at a temperature from +12 to +15°C.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Applicant
Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V. Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Netherlands № GLD489
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  1. Application filed 26 November 2008
  2. Registered 26 April 2011
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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