Botanical name: Gladiolus 'Black Jack'
Description: A stunning addition to any summer garden with its dramatic deep crimson-red, velvety blooms edged with darker, almost black borders. These magnificent flowers create bold vertical accents in landscapes and provide exceptional cut flowers for arrangements. Standing tall at 36-48 inches, this striking gladiolus variety delivers remarkable visual impact wherever it's planted.
Directions: Start your Gladioli bulbs indoors anytime from March through May, or direct plant them outdoors in early June, once the soil is warmed. These non-hardy bulbs need to be lifted in fall, after the foliage has died-back.
Zone: Zone 8
Bloom Time: Summer
Height: 100 - 140 cm/ 40" - 55"
Exposure: Full sun
Bulb Size: 14+