• Grandiflorus
  • Perennial
  • Zones 8–10
  • White
  • Single

Vista

Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in white, lavender, and purple, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Lightly ruffled flowers combining white with lavender, violet and deep purple, 3 to 4 inches across, more than a dozen per stem. USDA zones 8–10.

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At a glance

Flower form
Grandiflorus Single · 3–4 in (8–10 cm)
Colors
  • White
  • Lavender
  • Purple
Bicolor
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–5 ft (91–152 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 8–10 Perennial

Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.

Planted as
Corm
Botanical name
Gladiolus × hortulanus

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Holland Bulb Farms calls Vista a relatively new American hybrid; Longfield Gardens and Breck's also sell it.

Sources

Where to buy

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    $16.50Checked Nov 1, 2026
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    $27.99Checked Nov 1, 2026
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Questions

Is Vista hardy in my zone?

Vista survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Vista need full sun?

Vista grows in full sun.

When does Vista bloom?

Vista blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Vista good for cutting?

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