- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 7–10 (genus)
- Burgundy
- Single
Black Surprise
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in burgundy, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Dark red to deep maroon, nearly black florets 4 to 5 inches across, with a small white stripe on the center petal per Gurney's. USDA zones 7–10.
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Buy from $14.99At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single
- Colors
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- Burgundy
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3½–4 ft (102–127 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
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Large-flowered gladiolus sold by Holland Bulb Farms and Gurney's.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyQuestions
Is Black Surprise hardy in my zone?
Black Surprise 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 Surprise need full sun?
Black Surprise grows in full sun.
When does Black Surprise bloom?
Black Surprise blooms in midsummer and late summer.
Is Black Surprise good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Black Surprise as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
