- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 8–10
- Apricot
- Single
Peter Pears
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in apricot, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Apricot to creamy peach orange flowers on tall stalks, blooming 60 to 90 days after planting per Holland Bulb Farms. USDA zones 8–10.
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Buy from $14.00At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single
- Colors
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- Apricot
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–10 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus × hortulanus
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Longfield Gardens calls Peter Pears an heirloom classic; Holland Bulb Farms also sells it.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Gardens | Bulbs | $14.00Checked Nov 1, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability | |
| Holland Bulb Farms | Bulbs | Check price at shop | Pack size not listed | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Peter Pears hardy in my zone?
Peter Pears survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Peter Pears need full sun?
Peter Pears grows in full sun.
When does Peter Pears bloom?
Peter Pears blooms in midsummer and late summer.
Is Peter Pears good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Peter Pears as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
