Gladiolus 'Mauve Muse' has softly ruffled mauve and lavender blooms that lighten toward the centre, so the florets seem to glow from within.
At 3-4ft., it's shorter than most glads and easier to fit into mixed borders. It blooms early and lasts well in the vase.
Use it in borders or a cutting garden. Plant corms in spring after frost and lift them in fall.
Hardiness Zones: 8-10 (lift and store over winter)
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Midsummer, 65-70 Days
Flower Colour: Mauve and Lavender
Features: Shorter Habit, Early Blooming, Cut Flower
Care Tip: Stake in windy spots