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Gladiolus plant height

Gladiolus L.

Gladiolus height is a key morphometric parameter, measured from the soil surface to the top of the inflorescence, which determines the aesthetic appeal and suitability of a cultivar for cut flowers.

In the reference 95 varieties crop Gladiolus, where this is mentioned in the description.

Height values depend on the cultivar group: low-growing miniature hybrids reach 50–60 cm, primulinus hybrids reach 60–80 cm, and modern large-flowered hybrids often vary from 100 to 180 cm. For tall cultivars, the strength of the flower stalk becomes a critically important characteristic, as it must support heavy inflorescences with 20–26 buds without lodging.

This trait is closely linked to agronomic factors: the size of the planting material, moisture availability, and temperature conditions. Adverse conditions, such as high temperatures with water deficiency or poor drainage, cause the flower stalks to become stunted and reduce plant height relative to the cultivar standard.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Gladiolus mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Dador De Pan

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Milka

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Extasy

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Socrates

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Lakeland

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Beauty of Holland

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

J. en P. Snoek en Zn. B.V.

NL
2 records

Michelle

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Tom

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Pink Parrot

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Indian Summer

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Novara

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Mezzo Forte

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging “Horizon” U.A.

NL
2 records

Thomas

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Stormy

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Pink Soledo

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Tjeerd Dijkstra

1 record

Nijmegen

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

For Evigt

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Extravert

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

For Ever Bulbs B.V.

1 record

Apricot Beauty

Application submitted

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Firma K. en K. Gootjes

NL
1 record

Caramelo

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

FRED W. NAGEL & SONS INC

1 record

Cayenne

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Reve Damour

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging “Horizon” U.A.

1 record

Flora Red

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record