Gladiolus 'Big Girl'

Gladiolus 'Big Girl' | Purple Gladiolus Bulbs | Tall Sword Lily | Large Flowering Cut Flowers | Summer Blooming Bulbs | Pollinator Garden | Spring Planting Corms

Make a bold statement in your summer garden with Gladiolus 'Big Girl', a striking tall Sword Lily known for its large, richly colored purple blooms and impressive flower spikes. This eye-catching variety produces elegant ruffled flowers that open sequentially along sturdy stems, creating weeks of vibrant color and exceptional cut flowers.

Perfect for cottage gardens, perennial borders, and bouquet gardens, 'Big Girl' adds dramatic vertical interest while attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Its deep purple blooms pair beautifully with white, pink, yellow, and silver-toned flowers, making it a versatile addition to any sunny landscape.

Whether planted in mass groupings or featured as a focal point, Gladiolus 'Big Girl' delivers stunning summer color and long-lasting floral displays.

🌟 Key Features

• 💜 Large, vibrant purple blooms
• 📏 Tall flower spikes create dramatic garden height
• ✂️ Excellent cut flower with long vase life
• 🦋 Attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators
• ☀️ Thrives in full sun locations
• 🌿 Easy-to-grow spring-planted corm
• 💐 Perfect for bouquets and floral arrangements
• 🌸 Provides long-lasting summer blooms

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus 'Big Girl'
• Common Name: Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb (Corm)
• Flower Color: Purple
• Foliage Color: Green
• Mature Height: 48–60 Inches
• Spread: 6–12 Inches
• Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Average
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (Lift corms in colder climates)
• Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly, Excellent Cut Flower, Long Blooming

🌿 Garden Uses

✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Pollinator gardens
✔ Mixed perennial borders
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Bouquet gardens
✔ Sunny landscape beds
✔ Floral design gardens

🌸 Companion Plants

Pair Gladiolus 'Big Girl' with:

• White Prosperity Gladiolus
• Green Star Gladiolus
• Echinacea
• Salvia
• Lavender
• Rudbeckia
• Shasta Daisy
• Ornamental Grasses

The rich purple blooms create beautiful contrast against white, yellow, pink, and silver foliage plants.

🌱 Planting & Care

• Plant corms in spring after the danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
• Water regularly during active growth
• Stake flower spikes if needed in windy locations
• Remove spent blooms to maintain appearance
• Allow foliage to mature naturally after flowering
• Lift and store corms in climates colder than Zone 7

For continuous blooms throughout summer, plant additional corms every two weeks until early summer.

📦 Shipping Information

Plant Condition

• Ships as healthy bareroot corms ready for planting

Shipping Notes

• Orders begin shipping in MARCH
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping may be adjusted during extreme weather conditions

🌿 Care Guarantee

We guarantee healthy bulbs upon arrival. If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos of the plant and packaging for a replacement or refund.