- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 7–10 (genus)
- Purple
- Single
Velvet Eyes
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in purple and red, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Velvety purple red flowers up to 6 inches across, with crimson accents on the three central petals. USDA zones 7–10.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
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- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single · 6 in (15 cm)
- Colors
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- Purple
- Red
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated)
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3½–4 ft (102–127 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
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Large-flowered gladiolus sold by DutchGrown.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyQuestions
Is Velvet Eyes hardy in my zone?
Velvet Eyes 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 Velvet Eyes need full sun?
Velvet Eyes grows in full sun.
When does Velvet Eyes bloom?
Velvet Eyes blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer.
Is Velvet Eyes good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Velvet Eyes as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
