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

Traderhorn

Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in red and white, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Crimson to deep red flowers 3 to 4 inches across with white throats, opening from the bottom of the spike up. USDA zones 7–10.

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At a glance

Flower form
Grandiflorus Single
Colors
  • Red
  • White
Bicolor
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–5 ft (91–152 cm) (estimated)
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
  • Hummingbirds
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Large-flowered gladiolus sold by American Meadows and Breck's.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • American MeadowsBulbs

    Bag of 15

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    $18.65Checked Nov 1, 2026
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    $18.99Checked Nov 1, 2026

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Questions

Is Traderhorn hardy in my zone?

Traderhorn 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 Traderhorn need full sun?

Traderhorn grows in full sun.

When does Traderhorn bloom?

Traderhorn blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Traderhorn good for cutting?

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