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NGS garden
Gladiolus papilio Ruby
Hooded, ruby-red flowers with darker centre.
Flowering period:
Late summer to early autumn.
Growing conditions:
Well-drained soil in full sun. Not clay.
Special note:
Hardy but corms best mulched to protect from severe frosts.
Typical mature height:
40 inches ( 102 cms )
Hardiness:
Hardy. Should withstand average to cold UK winters.
