Descriptions and characteristics of varieties of gladioli, names of the best varieties

A tuberous perennial plant belonging to the Iris family has firmly established itself in the garden plots of domestic summer residents. There are so many varieties of gladioli that choosing the most beautiful varieties is quite difficult. This collection of majestic plants is annually replenished with new specimens, adapted to the difficult climate of Russia and possessing stable immunity to diseases of bulbous plants.

Description of the plant

Gladioli were brought to the plots of domestic gardeners from Europe, where they were successfully cultivated starting in the 16th century. Active breeding work has been carried out for 200 years, thanks to which hundreds of varieties and hybrids of this beautiful flower have appeared. Over time, the plants acquired different colors, and their buds became much larger.

The stems of the plants are unbranched, vertical, densely leafy. Their height varies from 50 to 150 cm, the parameter varies depending on the variety. The leaf blades have a xiphoid or linear shape, sizes range from 50 to 80 cm.

In one-sided, two-sided or spiral spike-shaped inflorescences there are sessile flowers with a simple funnel-shaped perianth consisting of six lobes of different sizes.

The round corm is covered with filmy scales that have a variety of colors: from white to cherry-black.The round or oval-shaped seeds are enclosed in a tricuspid capsule - the fruit of the gladiolus. There are many of them, they are brown in color.

What does the "gladiolus code" mean?

In modern floriculture practice, each variety of gladiolus is assigned its own code. This is a three-digit number - the first indicates the size class of the flower, the 2nd and 3rd - the color class. The gladioli code also indicates the timing of the appearance of flowers. According to this parameter, crops are divided into 6 groups.

Varieties and types of gladioli

To decide on the choice of a royal flower for planting on a personal plot, study the description of the best varieties in each group.

With white flowers

White majestic crops are the accent of a flower arrangement; such varieties are combined with any other shades of plants in flower beds.

Moscow white stone

The author of this variety was the famous breeder V.F. Dybov. The fast-growing gladiolus reproduces well, grows up to 135 cm. The spike-shaped inflorescence is 60 cm. It consists of 21 buds that bloom one after another. Moscow white stone belongs to the highly corrugated varieties. At the same time, 9 flowers with lush petals and a light green center bloom in the inflorescence. A characteristic feature of the variety is its large daughter bulbs - about 4 cm in diameter.

White birch

The originator of the variety is breeder Vasiliev. White birch belongs to varieties with an average flowering period. Young buds have a soft creamy hue, and only when fully bloomed do the petals become snow-white. In total, 24 flowers with strongly frilled petals are formed on the gladiolus, but only 10 bloom at the same time.

Assol

The author of the cultural variety is B. I. Krasheninnikov. The size of the flowers is medium or large.In the center the bud has a rich ruby ​​color, white and golden are located at the edges of the petals.

Rowan in the snow

The peculiarity of the variety is the strong corrugation of the petals. Thanks to their waxy texture, they have a very unusual feel. One of the largest representatives among the white varieties, it grows up to 140 cm. About 20 buds are formed in one inflorescence-spike, 8 bloom at the same time. Suitable for cutting, as it remains decorative for a long time.

rosy cheeks

The flowering time of the Rosy Cheeks variety is about 12 days. The first buds appear on the crop in mid-summer. The tall gladiolus has medium-sized green leaves. The inflorescence contains up to 24 buds, which do not bloom simultaneously. The open-shaped flower is characterized by white-pink petals and a reddish-carmine core.

Royal gift

One of the tallest varieties of gladioli - it stretches up to 150 cm. The buds are 22 cm in diameter, there are 22 of them on one spike-shaped inflorescence. 8 bloom at the same time. The color of the petals is delicate, pale pink. There is a pink-red blush on the lower veins.

The Tsar's Gift belongs to the corrugated varieties; the gladiolus bud has a wing-shaped shape.

Russian beauty

The variety is tall - 180 cm. The petals have a strong corrugation and a white-lemon-pink tint. Inflorescence height - 80 cm.

Yellow-cream palette

Among gladioli with yellow-cream petal color, the following varieties are popular.

Krasava

The variety has a very beautiful, strong corrugation and is characterized by early flowering. The height of the ear is up to 80 cm. The color of gladiolus petals is pink-green-fawn with smooth tints.

Highlight

The variety has an early-medium flowering period.The diameter of the bud is about 14 cm. The corrugated petals are yellow, 10 bloom at a time, the total number of buds on the crop is 22.

golden antelope

The gladiolus variety was bred in 2007, the author is V. I. Trifonov. The corrugated flowers of the plant look like lace flounces; the color of the petals contains all shades of golden yellow. 8 buds open at the same time.

Polovtsian dances

The height of gladiolus does not exceed 165 cm, the flowering period is mid-summer. Up to 22 buds with yellow petals are formed on the plant, 8 are open at the same time. Each petal has a “blush” of a soft red hue.

Wax fantasy

The highly corrugated dense petals of gladiolus have a waxy coating. The lower petals on the buds are painted scarlet-red and have a silver-yellow border. The variety was released in 2005.

Rhinestone

On the powerful stem of gladiolus there is a strong peduncle, buds with silver-yellow petals. They are cream colored at the edges. In one spike-inflorescence there are up to 20 buds, 7 are open at the same time.

Yesenin's sadness

The variety reaches a height of up to 150 cm. The petals of the buds are golden in color, with the lower ones being slightly darker than the upper ones. Up to 22 buds are formed in one inflorescence, 12 bloom at the same time. The variety belongs to the corrugated varieties.

Natalie

An elegant variety with heavily frilled petals. Up to 9 dense and silky flowers are open at the same time, the color is soft yellow. Due to its small height (about 130 cm), it is used for cutting into bouquets.

Maya Plisetskaya

The color of the buds of this variety is fiery with fawn. The plant does not exceed half a meter in height. The petals are corrugated, they are silky to the touch, and 8 buds bloom at the same time.

Russian Renaissance

Beautiful gladiolus flower Russian Renaissance looks catchy. At the same time, 10 buds with dense petals are open. The color of the variety is rich yellow.

Fawn and orange

Among the orange and fawn varieties, these varieties are distinguished.

Honey saved

The variety has an incredibly impressive appearance and is a winner of many exhibitions. The orange-colored buds have bright and juicy petals that shimmer with gold. 10 flowers are open at the same time. It grows up to 170 cm in height.

Amber Baltic

The amber-orange gladiolus has a velvety red spot on the lower petals. They feel silky-waxy to the touch. The variety is of the corrugated type and grows to a maximum of 160 cm.

Golden Symphony

The long spike-shaped inflorescences of gladiolus contain 22 buds, 10 are open at the same time. The flowers are highly corrugated, their diameter is 15 cm. The color of the petals is dominated by a golden hue.

Sokolniki

The striking buds are characterized by a pale-orange color. This gladiolus belongs to the tall varieties, with 12 buds blooming at the same time.

Fairy

A delicate and graceful variety with bud petals of a creamy-fawn color. It is characterized by lushness, therefore it is grown not only in composition with other plants, but also in single plantings.

Diadem

The petals of the buds have a bright orange color: it is darker in the center, and bright and saturated at the edges. The total number of flowers on one stem is 23.

Ekaterina Romanova

The rich orange, almost red color of the petals distinguishes gladiolus from other species. Petals are corrugated. Used for cutting and to create bouquets.

Pink flowers

The category of gladioli with pink petals also has its favorites.

love potion

The variety has a soft pink hue with a white spot.Belongs to the early middle varieties. Petals are corrugated.

Granddaughter's eyelashes

Along the edges of the petals of this gladiolus there is a strong fringe, the color is smoky pink with a white spot. The diameter of the bud is 11 cm, the height of the plant is 130 cm.

George Soros

The main shade of the variety is pale lavender-lilac. There is a bright crimson spot on the lower petals. The spike-shaped inflorescence is tall, tightly folded.

Tender princess

The color of the buds of the variety is soft lilac with a more saturated edging. In total there are 20 or more flowers in the inflorescence, 9 are open at the same time.

Pilgrim

The buds of the variety are large and have pale pink-orange flowers. The corrugation is strong, the texture of the petals is dense.

Flamingo flight

The color of gladiolus resembles the color of flamingo feathers - pastel soft pink. The height of the plant does not exceed 155 cm, the diameter of the flower is 14 cm. The flower is characterized by a rounded-triangular star shape.

Transfiguration

A powerful and spectacular variety with lilac-pink petals. The center is lighter, the edges are dark. The stamens are dark purple.

Raspberry varieties

Gladioli with the rich crimson color of their buds become a bright accent in any flower bed.

Soul of Russia

The highly corrugated gladiolus grows up to 125 cm, the diameter of the bud is 13.5 cm. The color of the petals of the variety is light crimson, there is a large colorful yellow spot.

Vienna Symphony

Tall and powerful gladiolus of bright crimson color. Belongs to the medium-corrugated varieties.

Anitra

The highly corrugated gladiolus has a rich crimson color of the petals. Grows up to 140 cm, bud diameter is 7.5 cm.

Cherry tree

An early flowering variety, the petals of the buds are black-cherry in color. Along the very edge there is a thin silver edging.

Green palette

Gladioli with large and medium flowers are also presented in this category.

Radiant green

The variety of culture has a delicate light green color. The spike is strong, the petals are strongly corrugated.

Green fairy

Slender flower with light green buds. The shade is darker at the bottom than at the top. The flowers are super-corrugated, with pinches at the throat.

Grass-Ant

On the peduncle of the plant, 21 buds with petals of a soft light green color are formed. It has an average flowering period and is undemanding to care.

Green cockatoo

The variety has unusual flowers of a soft lemon shade with a crimson spot. A total of 23 buds are formed on the crop.

Our garden

A low variety, not exceeding 135 cm. On a hardy and strong ear, 23 flowers of bright lemon color are formed.

Peacock feather

The petals of the plant resemble a peacock's tail and are characterized by strong corrugation. 21 buds are formed on a spike-shaped inflorescence.

Lilac and purple gladioli

Among this range of colors, each gardener will be able to choose a variety that meets his requirements.

Aphrodite

The heavily corrugated flowers have a delicate lilac color. In total there are 22 buds in one ear.

Divine Serenade

Elegant and unique corrugation is the calling card of the variety. The petals of the buds have a raspberry-lilac-smoky hue.

Gladioli with brown and smoky gray flowers

Crops with this color of petals are rare guests on gardeners' plots, but they can become the main decoration of a flower bed.

Brown chalcedony

Gladiolus with a dark and rich chestnut shade of petals, towards the edges the color turns into purple-chocolate. The core has a soft apricot glow.

Silver Creek

An exotic flower with petals of a smoky brown-ash hue and a silvery tint. This distinguishes it from other varieties of decorative crops. The spike-shaped inflorescence is strong and slender.

Ancient magic

The description of the culture indicates the following features:

1. The smoky ash-brown shade of the petals immediately draws attention to the flower.
2. It is grown both as an independent plant and in flower beds with other crops.
3. There is a creamy light green stripe along the edge.

Salmon varieties

In the category of plants with salmon-colored buds, the following varieties are popular.

Grand Duchess Elizabeth

The petals are painted in a delicate salmon color; on the lower ones there is a spot of light golden tone. The flowers have strong corrugation and increased density.

Pippi

The color of the plant is rich salmon. On the lower petal there is a cherry-colored spot with a green-yellow frame.

Cook

The petals are colored pink-salmon-salmon. The corrugation of the flowers is slight; they have a silky texture to the touch.

Jo Ann

The delicate salmon hue of the petals thickens towards the edges. On the bottom there is a spot of golden tone.

Blues, purples and light blues

The following species are popular with gardeners.

Admiral Ushakov

Before acquiring a culture, its distinctive features are studied:

1. A powerful plant characterized by a long inflorescence.
2. The petals are deep blue, sometimes blue-violet.
3. Attracts gardeners with strong corrugation.

Gate of Heaven

A brief description of:

1. The blue-violet buds are lighter in the throat area.
2. The lower petals have a more saturated color.
3. The flowers are densely packed in a spike-shaped inflorescence.

Ultraviolet

Description:

1. The petals of a huge gladiolus of a dark purple hue are super-corrugated.
2. The flowers are densely packed in a two-row inflorescence.

Low growing gladioli

Low crops are advantageous because they are ideal for creating bouquets. The most popular include:

• Peach blossom;
• Nymphs;
• Robinetta;
• Bow Peep;
• Spitfire;
• Greenbird.

When choosing a variety for planting, take into account the requirements for the climate and place of cultivation.