Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’ | Pink Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower | Pollinator-Friendly Garden Plant
Brighten your summer garden with the vibrant blooms of Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring eye-catching pink flowers accented with purple-red tones and crisp white highlights. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this shorter gladiolus variety delivers dramatic flower spikes on strong stems that rarely require staking.
Perfect for patio containers, cottage gardens, borders, and fresh-cut bouquets, Glamini ‘Kelly’ provides bold color and pollinator-friendly blooms from mid to late summer.
Its manageable size makes it ideal for small-space gardens while still offering the classic elegance of traditional gladiolus.
🌟 Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Kelly’
- 🌸 Vibrant pink blooms with purple-red accents
- 🌿 Compact dwarf gladiolus perfect for containers
- ✂️ Excellent cut flower for bouquets
- 🦋 Attracts bees and butterflies
- ☀️ Thrives in full sun
- 🌱 Strong stems usually do not require staking
- 🪴 Great for patios and small gardens
- 🌼 Long-lasting summer blooms
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’
- Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
- Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
- Flower Color: Pink with Purple-Red and White Accents
- Mature Height: 24–26 inches
- 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
- Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Habit, Easy to Grow
🌿 Perfect Garden Uses
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Patio containers and planters
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Summer flower borders
✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Small-space gardens
✔ Colorful perennial beds
🌸 Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Lavender
- Salvia
- Yarrow (Achillea)
- Roses
- Ornamental grasses
These companion plants create colorful layered garden displays full of pollinator activity and summer texture.
🌱 Planting & Care Tips
- Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
- Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
- Prefers full sun for strongest flowering
- Water regularly during active growth
- Deadhead spent blooms for a cleaner appearance
- Lift corms in colder climates (Zones 3–7) before hard frost
For continuous blooms, plant additional corms every 2 weeks through 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 and moisture retention
- Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
- Shipping may be delayed during extreme weather conditions
🌿 Care Guarantee
We guarantee healthy plants upon arrival. If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos for a replacement or refund.