- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 7–10 (genus)
- Lavender
- Single
Milka
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in lavender, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Lavender blue flowers with crimped and ruffled petals, 10 to 12 florets per spike opening from the bottom up. USDA zones 7–10.
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Buy from $0.79At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single
- Colors
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- Lavender
- 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)
Origin
Longfield Gardens describes Milka as a newer variety from Holland; DutchGrown also sells it.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyQuestions
Is Milka hardy in my zone?
Milka 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 Milka need full sun?
Milka grows in full sun.
When does Milka bloom?
Milka blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer.
Is Milka good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Milka as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
