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 it is quite difficult to choose the most beautiful varieties. This collection of majestic plants is annually replenished with new specimens adapted to the difficult climate of Russia and possessing persistent 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 since the 16th century. For 200 years, active breeding work has been carried out, thanks to which hundreds of varieties and hybrids of this beautiful flower have appeared. Over time, the plants took on different colors, and their buds became much larger.
Stems of plants are non-branching, upright, densely leafy. Their height varies from 50 to 150 cm, the parameter varies depending on the variety. The leaf plates have a xiphoid or linear shape, the sizes range from 50 to 80 cm.
In unilateral, double-sided or spiral spike-shaped inflorescences there are sessile flowers with a simple funnel-shaped perianth, consisting of six different-sized lobes.
The rounded corm is covered with membranous scales that have a variety of colors: from white to cherry-black. Round or oval-shaped seeds are enclosed in a tricuspid box - the fruit of gladiolus. There are many of them, they are brown in color.
What does "gladiolus cipher" mean?
In modern floriculture practice, each variety of gladiolus is assigned its own code. This is a three-digit number - the first denotes the flower size class, the 2nd and 3rd - the color class. The gladioli cipher also indicates the timing of the appearance of flowers. According to this parameter, cultures are divided into 6 groups.
Varieties and types of gladioli
To determine the choice of a royal flower for planting in a personal plot, study the description of the best varieties in each group.
With white flowers
White majestic crops are the accent of the flower arrangement, such varieties are combined with any other shades of plants in the flower beds.
Moscow white stone
The author of this variety was the famous breeder Dybov V.F. The fast-growing gladiolus reproduces well, grows up to 135 cm. The spike-shaped inflorescence is 60 cm. It consists of 21 buds, which bloom one after another. Moscow white stone belongs to the strong corrugated varieties.At the same time, 9 flowers with lush petals and a light green core bloom in the inflorescence. A characteristic feature of the variety is considered to be large daughter bulbs - about 4 cm in diameter.
White birch
The originator of the variety is the breeder Vasiliev. Belongs to white birch varieties with an average flowering period. Young buds have a soft creamy hue, and only when fully blooming, the petals become snow-white. In total, 24 flowers with strongly corrugated petals are formed on the gladiolus, but only 10 bloom at the same time.
Assol
The author of the cultivar is Krasheninnikov B.I. The size of 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. Due to their waxy texture, they are very unusual to the touch. One of the largest representatives among the white varieties, it grows up to 140 cm. About 20 buds are formed in one spike-inflorescence, 8 blooms at the same time. Suitable for cutting, as it retains its decorative effect for a long time.
Ruddy cheeks
The duration of flowering of the Ruddy Cheeks variety is about 12 days. The first buds appear on the crop in mid-summer. Tall gladiolus has medium-sized green leaves. In the inflorescence there are up to 24 buds, which do not bloom at the same time. The open-shaped flower is characterized by white-pink petals and a reddish-carmine core.
Royal gift
One of the highest varieties of gladioli - it stretches up to 150 cm. The buds are 22 cm in diameter, on one spike-shaped inflorescence there are 22 of them. 8 pieces bloom at the same time. The color of the petals is delicate, pale pink. The veins of the lower ones have a pink-red blush.
The Tsar's gift belongs to the corrugated varieties, the gladiolus bud has a winged shape.
Russian beauty
The variety is tall - 180 cm. The petals are strongly corrugated and have a white-lemon-pink hue. Inflorescence height - 80 cm.
Yellow-cream palette
Among gladioli with a yellow-cream color of petals, the following varieties are popular.
Krasava
The variety has a very beautiful strong corrugation and an early flowering period. The spike height is up to 80 cm. The color of the gladiolus petals is pink-green-fawn with smooth tints.
Zest
The variety has an early medium flowering period. The diameter of the bud is about 14 cm. Ruffled yellow petals, 10 blooms at the same time, the total number of buds on the culture is 22.
Golden antelope
The gladiolus variety was bred in 2007 by V.I. Trifonov. The corrugated flowers of the plant are similar to lace flounces, all shades of golden yellow are present in the color of the petals. 8 buds are opened at the same time.
Polovtsian dances
The height of the 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 opened at the same time. Each petal has a "blush" of a delicate red hue.
Wax fantasy
Strongly corrugated dense gladiolus petals have a waxy coating. The lower petals on the buds are colored scarlet-red and have a silvery-yellow border. The variety was bred in 2005.
Rhinestone
On the powerful stem of gladiolus there is a strong peduncle, buds with petals of a silvery-yellow hue. They are creamy at the edges. In one spike-inflorescence there are up to 20 buds, 7 are opened at the same time.
Yesenin's sadness
In height, the variety stretches up to 150 cm. The petals of the buds are golden in color, and the lower ones are slightly darker than the upper ones. Up to 22 buds are formed in one inflorescence, 12 blooms at the same time. The variety belongs to the corrugated varieties.
Natalie
An elegant variety with strong corrugated petals. Up to 9 dense and silky flowers are open at the same time, the color is pale yellow. Due to its low 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, 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, such varieties are distinguished.
Honey saved
The variety has an incredibly effective appearance and is a winner of many exhibitions. Orange-colored buds have bright and juicy petals, shimmering with gold. 10 flowers are opened at the same time. It develops in height up to 170 cm.
Amber baltika
The amber-orange gladiolus has a velvety red spot on the lower petals. They are silky-waxy to the touch. The variety belongs to the corrugated type and grows to a maximum of 160 cm.
Golden Symphony
In the long spike-shaped inflorescences of gladiolus there are 22 buds, 10 open at the same time. Flowers are strongly corrugated, their diameter is 15 cm. The color of the petals is dominated by a golden hue.
Sokolniki
The catchy buds are characterized by a pale orange color. This gladiolus belongs to high varieties, at the same time 12 buds are blooming.
Fairy
Delicate and graceful variety with creamy fawn-colored bud petals. It is characterized by splendor, 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: in the center it is darker, and at the edges - bright and saturated. 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. Corrugated petals. Used for cutting and for creating bouquets.
Pink flowers
The category of pink petaled gladioli also has its own favorites.
Love drink
The variety has a pale pink shade with a white spot. It belongs to the early middle varieties. Corrugated petals.
Granddaughter's cilia
On the edges of the petals of this gladiolus there is a strong fringe, a smoky pink color 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 high, densely folded.
Delicate princess
The color of the buds of the variety is pale lilac with a richer edging. In total, there are 20 or more flowers in the inflorescence, 9 are simultaneously revealed.
Pilgrim
The buds of the variety are large, have pale pink-orange flowers. The corrugation is strong, the texture of the petals is dense.
Flying flamingos
The color of gladiolus resembles the color of flamingo feathers - pastel pale pink. The plant does not exceed 155 cm in height, the diameter of the flower is 14 cm. The flower is characterized by a round-triangular star shape.
Transformation
A powerful and showy variety with lilac-pink petals. The center is lighter, the edges are dark. The stamens are dark purple.
Raspberry varieties
Gladioli with a rich crimson color of buds become a bright accent of any flower bed.
Soul of Russia
Strongly corrugated gladiolus grows up to 125 cm, bud diameter - 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. Refers to medium-frilled varieties.
Anitra
The heavily corrugated gladiolus has a rich crimson petal color.It grows up to 140 cm, the diameter of the bud is 7.5 cm.
Cherry tree
An early flowering variety, the petals of the buds are painted in black cherry color. Along the very edge is a thin silver border.
Green palette
Gladioli with large and medium flowers are also represented in this category.
Radiant greens
A variety of culture has a delicate light green color. The ear is strong, the petals are strongly corrugated.
Green fairy
A slender flower with light green buds. The shade is darker at the bottom than at the top. The flowers are super-corrugated, with pinches in the throat.
Grass-Ant
On the peduncle of the plant, 21 buds are formed with petals of a light green shade. It has an average flowering time and is undemanding to care.
Green cockatoo
The variety has unusual flowers of a delicate lemon shade with a raspberry spot. In total, 23 buds are formed on the culture.
Our garden
Low variety, not exceeding 135 cm. 23 bright lemon flowers are formed on a hardy and strong ear.
Peacock feather
The petals of the plant resemble a peacock's tail, are characterized by strong corrugation. 21 buds are formed on a spike-shaped inflorescence.
Lilac and lilac gladioli
Among this range of colors, every gardener will be able to choose a variety that meets his requirements.
Aphrodite
Strongly corrugated flowers have a delicate lilac color. There are 22 buds in one ear.
Divine serenade
Elegant and unique corrugation is the hallmark of the variety. The petals of the buds have a raspberry-lilac-smoky hue.
Gladioli with brown and smoky gray flowers
Cultures 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 a purple-chocolate. The core contains a delicate apricot glow.
Silver Stream
An exotic flower with petals of a smoky brown ash hue has a silvery tint. This distinguishes it from other varieties of decorative culture. The spike-shaped inflorescence is strong and slender.
Ancient magic
In the description of the culture, the following features are indicated:
- The smoky ash brown shade of the petals immediately draws attention to the flower.
- It is grown both as an independent plant and in flower beds with other crops.
- On the edge there is a creamy light green strip.
Salmon varieties
In the category of plants with a salmon-colored bud, 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. Flowers have strong corrugation and increased density.
Peppy
The color of the plant is rich salmon. On the lower petal there is a spot of cherry tone in a green-yellow frame.
Cook
The petals are colored pink-salmon-salmon. The flowers are slightly corrugated, they have a silky texture.
Jo Ann
The delicate salmon shade of the petals thickens towards the edges. On the bottom there is a spot of golden tone.
Blue, purple and blue
The following types are popular with gardeners.
Admiral Ushakov
Before acquiring a culture, they study its distinctive features:
- A powerful plant characterized by a long inflorescence.
- The petals are deep blue, in places blue-violet color.
- Attracts gardeners with strong corrugation.
Paradise Gate
A brief description of:
- Blue-violet buds have a lightening in the throat area.
- The lower petals have a more intense color.
- Flowers are densely packed in a spike-shaped inflorescence.
Ultraviolet
Description:
- The petals of a huge gladiolus of a dark purple hue are super-corrugated.
- In the inflorescence of the two-row type, flowers are densely packed.
Stunted gladioli
Low crops are beneficial because they are ideal for creating bouquets. The most popular ones include:
- Peach blossom;
- Nymphs;
- Robinetta;
- Bow Peep;
- Spitfire;
- Greenbird.
When choosing a variety for planting, take into account the requirements for the climate and the place of cultivation.
