Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tom’
Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tom’ | Red Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower | Pollinator-Friendly Garden Plant
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Back to buying optionsGladiolus Glamini ‘Tom’ | Red Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower | Pollinator-Friendly Garden Plant
Bring bold summer color to your garden with Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tom’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring vibrant scarlet-red blooms on sturdy stems that rarely require staking. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this easy-care gladiolus delivers dramatic flower spikes in a manageable size perfect for borders, containers, and patio gardens.
Blooming from mid to late summer, these striking flowers attract butterflies and bees while creating gorgeous fresh-cut bouquets for indoor arrangements.
Ideal for gardeners who love the classic beauty of gladiolus without the towering height of traditional varieties.
🌟 Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Tom’
- ❤️ Brilliant scarlet-red blooms
- 🌿 Compact dwarf gladiolus for small spaces
- ✂️ Excellent long-lasting cut flower
- 🦋 Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- ☀️ Thrives in full sun
- 🌱 Strong stems typically do not require staking
- 🪴 Great for patio pots and containers
- 🌸 Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tom’
- Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
- Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
- Flower Color: Scarlet Red
- 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-draining soil
- Hardiness Zones: 3–10
- Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Habit, Easy to Grow
🌿 Perfect Garden Uses
✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Cottage garden borders
✔ Patio containers and planters
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Mass summer plantings
✔ Small-space gardens
✔ Bright focal point flower beds
✔ Beginner-friendly perennial gardens
🌸 Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Lavender
- Roses
- Yarrow (Achillea)
- Salvia
- Ornamental grasses
These combinations create colorful layered garden displays filled with texture and pollinator activity.
🌱 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 blooms
- Water regularly during active growth
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
- Lift corms in colder climates (Zones 3–7) before hard frost
For continuous blooms throughout summer, 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
- Weather-related shipping delays may occur to protect plant health
🌿 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.
