- Nanus
- Perennial
- Zones 5–10
- Red
- Single
Atom
Perennial nanus gladiolus in red and white, blooming in early summer and midsummer. Velvety red flowers with each petal outlined in a silvery white border. USDA zones 5–10.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
Where to buyAt a glance
- Flower form
- Nanus Single
- Colors
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- Red
- White
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer (estimated)
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–10 Perennial
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus × hortulanus
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Hardy gladiolus sold by Holland Bulb Farms in its hardy miniature range and by Easy To Grow Bulbs.
Sources
Where to buy
Questions
Is Atom hardy in my zone?
Atom survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 5 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Atom need full sun?
Atom grows in full sun.
When does Atom bloom?
Atom blooms in early summer and midsummer.
Is Atom good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Atom as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.