- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 8–11
- Burgundy
- Single
Espresso
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in burgundy, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Near black buds open to velvety dark crimson to burgundy red flowers with white stamens, more than a dozen per stem. USDA zones 8–11.
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Buy from $13.25At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single
- Colors
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- Burgundy
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4–5 ft (122–152 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–11 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus × hortulanus
In the garden
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Large-flowered gladiolus sold by Longfield Gardens and Eden Brothers.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Gardens | Bulbs | $13.25Checked Nov 1, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability | |
| Eden Brothers | Bulbs | $15.99Checked Nov 1, 2026 | 10 Bulbs / Ships in Spring | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Espresso hardy in my zone?
Espresso survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 11. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Espresso need full sun?
Espresso grows in full sun.
When does Espresso bloom?
Espresso blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.
Is Espresso good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Espresso as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
