Gladiolus ‘Buggy’ | White & Yellow Sword Lily Bulbs | Tall Cut Flower Gladiolus | Summer Blooming Perennial | Spring Planting Bulbs

Brighten your summer garden with the elegant blooms of Gladiolus ‘Buggy’, a stunning Sword Lily variety featuring tall flower spikes covered in creamy white and soft yellow blossoms. Loved for their dramatic vertical growth and long-lasting blooms, gladiolus are classic garden favorites and exceptional cut flowers for fresh bouquets.

This easy-to-grow perennial bulb establishes quickly and produces spectacular blooms throughout mid to late summer with minimal care. Perfect for cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, and floral arrangements, Gladiolus ‘Buggy’ adds graceful height and cheerful color to any sunny landscape.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love Gladiolus ‘Buggy’

• 🌼 Elegant white and yellow blooms
• ✂️ Outstanding cut flower variety
• 🦋 Attracts bees and butterflies
• 🌿 Tall dramatic flower spikes
• ☀️ Easy to grow and beginner friendly
• 💐 Long-lasting blooms for bouquets
• 🌱 Great for borders and mass plantings

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus ‘Buggy’
• Common Name: Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: White and Yellow
• Mature Height: 3–5 feet
• Growth Habit: Upright clumping
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Average
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: 3–10
  • Lift corms in winter for Zones 3–7
• Characteristics: Pollinator-friendly, deer resistant, long-lasting blooms, easy care

🌿 Perfect Garden Uses

✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Pollinator gardens
✔ Summer borders
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Floral arrangements
✔ Vertical garden accents
✔ Container gardening

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Roses
• Lavender
• Yarrow
• Ornamental grasses
• Tulips
• Daffodils

These companion plants create layered seasonal color and texture.

🌱 Planting & Care Tips

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Stagger plantings every two weeks for continuous blooms
• Water regularly during active growth
• Stake taller stems if needed in windy areas
• Remove faded blooms to encourage continued flowering
• Lift corms in colder climates after frost