Gladiolus ‘Blushing Beauty’ (Bulbs)

Sword Lily

Family

Iridaceae

Origin

Asia, Mediterranean & South Africa

Description

Gladiolus are beautiful plants, grown from corms or bulbs, and a favorite of many gardeners. They are perennials with striking flowers and tall long stems that grow 2 to 6 feet in height. It is also known as the Queen amongst the bulbous flowers.

Gladiolus ‘Blushing Beauty’ displays a rich, smooth salmon hue with subtle hints of light orange, complemented by a deeper salmon shade at the flower’s throat. This striking contrast enhances the sophistication of its tall floral spikes. The ruffled, elegant blooms make this variety particularly eye-catching in garden borders and a preferred choice for romantic bouquets and floral arrangements.

Best planted from October to December, ‘Blushing Beauty’ offers charming winter to early spring flowers with a warm, sophisticated appeal.

 

Gladiolus ‘Blushing Beauty’ bulbs produce graceful soft pink blooms, ideal for summer garden borders and fresh cut arrangements. They flower from November to February in plains and from December to March in hilly areas. Planting is best done between August and October in plains or August to September in hills.

Environment

Gladiolus ‘Blushing Beauty’ bulbs perform best in well-drained sandy-loam soil rich in organic matter, with full sun exposure for a minimum of 5 to 6 hours daily. Water moderately—apply thoroughly after planting, then maintain consistent moisture without causing waterlogging. Space corms 10 to 15 cm apart and plant them 5 to 8 cm deep for optimal development. Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as 10:10:10 NPK, at planting, then reapply when flower spikes emerge and again during blooming. Avoid overusing nitrogen, as it promotes foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

In India, the sowing period for Gladiolus varies by region:

• Northern India (Cooler winters):
  Sow from October to December (ideal: late October to November)
• Southern & Western India (Warmer winters):
  Sow from September to November
• Hill stations (like Ooty, Darjeeling):
  Spring planting – March to May

Gladioli generally flower 80 to 100 days after planting, with peak blooming from January to March for autumn or winter sowing in the plains, and from June to August for spring sowing in hill areas.

Landscape Use

It is a beautiful addition to any garden, and makes a wonderful container plant.