• 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.

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At a glance

Flower form
Nanus Single
Colors
  • Red
  • White
Bicolor
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)

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Origin

Hardy gladiolus sold by Holland Bulb Farms in its hardy miniature range and by Easy To Grow Bulbs.

Sources

Where to buy

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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.