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

Violet Heart

Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in white and purple, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Heavily ruffled snowy white blooms about 2.5 inches across with vivid violet markings, set along one side of the stem. USDA zones 7–10.

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At a glance

Flower form
Grandiflorus Single
Colors
  • White
  • Purple
Bicolor
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–4 ft (91–127 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

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Large-flowered gladiolus sold by DutchGrown and K. van Bourgondien.

Sources

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Questions

Is Violet Heart hardy in my zone?

Violet Heart 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 Violet Heart need full sun?

Violet Heart grows in full sun.

When does Violet Heart bloom?

Violet Heart blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Violet Heart good for cutting?

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

See also

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Adrenalin Ruffled light pink gladiolus with a deeper pink throat. GrandiflorusEarly summerTall
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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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Fiorentina White gladiolus with a bold raspberry red center and crimped petals. GrandiflorusEarly summerMedium height
Impressive Hardy miniature gladiolus with pale pink to white flowers marked bright pink. NanusEarly summerCompact
My Love Large-flowered gladiolus with white petals, a pink blush and raspberry red edging on 3 to 4 foot stems. GrandiflorusEarly summerMedium height
Nori Tall gladiolus with violet-blue blooms and white centers. GrandiflorusMidsummerTall

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