- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 7–10 (genus)
- Yellow
- Single
Strong Gold
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in yellow, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Sunshine yellow, extra-large ruffled florets with a deeper golden yellow throat. USDA zones 7–10.
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Buy from $12.25At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single
- Colors
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- Yellow
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3–4 ft (91–122 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
- Butterflies
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Large-flowered gladiolus sold by Longfield Gardens and K. van Bourgondien.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyQuestions
Is Strong Gold hardy in my zone?
Strong Gold 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 Strong Gold need full sun?
Strong Gold grows in full sun.
When does Strong Gold bloom?
Strong Gold blooms in midsummer and late summer.
Is Strong Gold good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Strong Gold as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.