- Nanus
- Perennial
- Zones 5–10
- Red
- Single
Robinetta
Perennial nanus gladiolus in red and white, blooming in midsummer. Bright red flowers that look almost magenta at peak bloom, with small white accents, up to 2 inches wide. USDA zones 5–10.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
Where to buyAt a glance
- Flower form
- Nanus Single · 2 in (5 cm)
- Colors
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- Red
- White
- Blooms
- Midsummer (estimated)
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–10 Perennial
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus nanus
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Hardy miniature Gladiolus nanus sold by Holland Bulb Farms.
Sources
Where to buy
Questions
Is Robinetta hardy in my zone?
Robinetta survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 5 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Robinetta need full sun?
Robinetta grows in full sun.
When does Robinetta bloom?
Robinetta blooms in midsummer.
Is Robinetta good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Robinetta as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
