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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.

Flamingo

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

Merezhyvo

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Tymchenko Ol`ha Dmytrivna, Yaschenko Mykola Petrovych,

UA
1 record

Nori

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Holtmaat Bloembollen B.V.

1 record

Solfarino

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

Simon

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Morning Gold

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Tjeerd Dijkstra

1 record

STUTTGARTIA

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Konynenburg & Mark BV (NL)

FR
1 record

Bartok

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Firma K. en K. Gootjes

NL
1 record

Ursula

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Wülfinghoff Freesia B.V.

1 record

Yellow Age

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Gebr. Bakker Beheer B.V.

NL
1 record

Amfora

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Tymchenko Ol`ha Dmytrivna, Yaschenko Mykola Petrovych,

UA
1 record

Night Mare

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Gebr. Zijlstra B.V.

1 record

Flevo Express

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

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

1 record

Natan

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Firma K. en K. Gootjes

NL
1 record

Sweet Crystal

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

For Ever Bulbs B.V.

1 record

Flevo Legend

Application submitted

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Snoek Breeding B.V.

NL
1 record

Puravida

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

For Ever Bulbs B.V.

1 record

Cassis

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Copper Queen

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Idola

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Firma K. en K. Gootjes

NL
1 record

Flevo Solar

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Snoek Breeding B.V.

1 record

Joska

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Firma K. en K. Gootjes

NL
1 record

Flevo Spirit

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Loods 44 B.V.

NL
1 record

Cheops

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Tjeerd Dijkstra

1 record