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

Sugar Babe

Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in pink and apricot, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Ruffled flowers ranging from pastel salmon pink to soft apricot and pale blush. USDA zones 7–10.

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At a glance

Flower form
Grandiflorus Single
Colors
  • Pink
  • Apricot
Blend
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer (estimated)
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
  • Hummingbirds
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Large-flowered gladiolus sold by Longfield Gardens.

Sources

Where to buy

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Questions

Is Sugar Babe hardy in my zone?

Sugar Babe 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 Sugar Babe need full sun?

Sugar Babe grows in full sun.

When does Sugar Babe bloom?

Sugar Babe blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Sugar Babe good for cutting?

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

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Arcadia Apricot and peach gladiolus with crimped petal edges. GrandiflorusEarly summerTall
Black Sea Gladiolus with velvety maroon flowers dark enough to look nearly black. GrandiflorusMidsummerMedium height

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Impressive Hardy miniature gladiolus with pale pink to white flowers marked bright pink. NanusEarly summerCompact
Magenta Princess Pink gladiolus with a creamy yellow center. GrandiflorusMidsummerTall
Mon Amour Tricolor gladiolus in soft pink, pale yellow and ivory with crimped edges. GrandiflorusMidsummerMedium height
My Love Large-flowered gladiolus with white petals, a pink blush and raspberry red edging on 3 to 4 foot stems. GrandiflorusEarly summerMedium height

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