• Grandiflorus
  • Perennial
  • Zones 7–10 (genus)
  • White
  • Single

Fiorentina

Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in white and red, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Crimped white flowers with a bold raspberry red to burgundy center, 3 to 4 inch florets with ten to twelve open at a time. USDA zones 7–10.

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At a glance

Flower form
Grandiflorus Single · 3–4 in (8–10 cm)
Colors
  • White
  • Red
Bicolor
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–4 ft (91–127 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

  • Bees
  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Bicolor gladiolus sold by Longfield Gardens, DutchGrown and Breck's.

Sources

Where to buy

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    $14.00Checked Nov 1, 2026
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    $25.99Checked Nov 1, 2026

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Questions

Is Fiorentina hardy in my zone?

Fiorentina 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 Fiorentina need full sun?

Fiorentina grows in full sun.

When does Fiorentina bloom?

Fiorentina blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer.

Is Fiorentina good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Fiorentina as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.