- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 7–10 (genus)
- Burgundy
- Single
Black Sea
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in burgundy, near-black, and white, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Velvety deep maroon flowers so dark they look nearly black, with a thin white stripe down each petal, 3 to 4 inches across. USDA zones 7–10.
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Buy from $15.75At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single · 3–4 in (8–10 cm)
- Colors
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- Burgundy
- Near-black
- White
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 7–10 Perennial
Zones given for the genus, per NC State Extension; the sellers do not list zones for this variety.
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus × hortulanus
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Large-flowered gladiolus sold by Longfield Gardens and K. van Bourgondien.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyQuestions
Is Black Sea hardy in my zone?
Black Sea survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 7 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Black Sea need full sun?
Black Sea grows in full sun.
When does Black Sea bloom?
Black Sea blooms in midsummer and late summer.
Is Black Sea good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Black Sea as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
