Gladiolus dalenii Boone Dennstaedtia taller flower spikes

taller flower spikes

which was subsequently published as a new species in 2012 from our collections

and a large trifurcate (3-forked) pinna at the tip

This type of mericlinal streaking isn't particularly stable

it has performed admirably in our NC woodland garden

Gladiolus dalenii Boone Dennstaedtia taller flower spikesThis amazing Gladiolus dalenii hybrid was introduced to the market by the former Holbrook Nursery in NC after it was discovered in the frigid mountain town of Boone, NC, by extension agent Jeff Owen. The 4' tall stalks open in early June (NC) with medium sized flowers of peachy apricot, highlighted by a yellow center and red streaked throat attractive to hummingbirds. Although we list this as Zone 6, we have heard many reports of Zone 5 hardiness.