Gladiolus grandiflorus Tineke - Sword Lily
Gladiolus grandiflorus Tineke - Sword Lily
Gladiolus x grandiflorus Tineke
Large-Flowered Gladiolus, Sword Lily
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Description
Gladiolus 'Tineke' is a large-flowered gladiolus with a vibrant red colour, selected for use as a cut flower. Its upright spikes, adorned with large, intensely red corollas, bring a fantastic colour to both contemporary and more classic displays. This easy-to-grow summer bulb is an ideal variety for creating large, elegant cut flower arrangements that last for several weeks.
This gladiolus belongs to the Gladiolus genus, from the Iridaceae family, largely native to southern Africa.
'Tineke' is a complex hybrid classified in the horticultural group of large-flowered gladioli, characterised by long spikes bearing large, widely open flowers, aligned on one side of the stem. It reaches about 1 metre in height when in flower. Its sturdy flowering stems emerge from green, narrow, lanceolate foliage. The 10-12 cm diameter flowers display a bright, deep, and uniform red, which highlights the pale stamens; they open from the bottom to the top of the spike. Flowering is staggered from July to September, depending on the planting date. The upright foliage forms a fan around the stems. The plant is deciduous: the vegetation dries out at the end of the season, and the corm enters dormancy; in cold climates, they should be lifted to be overwintered in a dry place.
In the garden, Gladiolus 'Tineke' is best planted in rows or small clumps in borders or at the back of mixed borders. It pairs particularly well with dark dahlias such as 'Karma Choc' or with the violet sage 'Amistad'. You can lighten the overall effect with the airy plumes of Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah', and with annuals like Cosmos 'Rubenza'.
In a vase, play the monochrome card: red gladioli, raspberry-red calla 'Red Alert', a few branches of purple cotinus 'Royal Purple', and some fresh green foliage from butcher's broom, for example, for a very contemporary, large cut flower arrangement.
The Gladiolus genus takes its name from the Latin gladius, meaning sword; in the Netherlands, gladioli are even presented to walkers who complete the "Four Days Marches of Nijmegen", extending their ancient symbolism of strength and victory.
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Gladiolus
x grandiflorus
Tineke
Iridaceae
Large-Flowered Gladiolus, Sword Lily
Gladiolus × hortulanus ‘Tineke’, Gladiolus grandiflorus 'Tineke'
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hybrid gladioli 'Tineke' prefer rich, fertile, but well-drained soil, so loamy and sandy. Plant in full sun, sheltered from the wind. Space the bulbs or corms 10 to 15 cm apart, covered with 10 cm of soil. Feed after cutting the flowers. Avoid using manure, which encourages bulb rot.
Gladioli are not frost-hardy. They should therefore be lifted when they have faded or immediately after the first frosts. Cut the leaves and allow the corms to dry in a well-ventilated place for three weeks. Detach the old bulbs. Store the new bulbs and the bulblets throughout the winter in a cool, but frost-free place. The bulblets will flower in two years. It is preferable not to plant gladiolus bulbs in the same spot for several consecutive years. An annual rotation will yield better results.
In a mild climate, Gladiolus can be planted in September-October and overwintered in situ.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.