Gladiolus 'Goldrush' | Golden Orange Gladiolus Bulbs | Tall Sword Lily | Cut Flower Garden | Summer Blooming Bulbs | Pollinator Friendly | Spring Planting Corms

Bring vibrant color and warmth to your summer garden with Gladiolus 'Goldrush', a stunning tall Sword Lily prized for its glowing golden-orange flower spikes. The large, ruffled blooms create a brilliant display in garden beds, borders, and fresh-cut floral arrangements, making this variety a favorite among gardeners and flower growers alike.

Blooming from mid to late summer, 'Goldrush' produces tall stems lined with vivid blossoms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its bright coloration pairs beautifully with reds, purples, whites, and blues, adding bold contrast and visual interest throughout the landscape.

Easy to grow and highly rewarding, Gladiolus 'Goldrush' is perfect for creating colorful garden displays and long-lasting bouquets.

🌟 Key Features

• 🌞 Bright golden-orange blooms
• 📏 Tall flower spikes ideal for cutting gardens
• ✂️ Excellent vase life for fresh bouquets
• 🦋 Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• ☀️ Thrives in full sun
• 🌿 Easy-to-grow perennial bulb
• 💐 Outstanding cut flower variety
• 🌸 Long-lasting summer color

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus 'Goldrush'
• Common Name: Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb (Corm)
• Flower Color: Golden Orange
• Foliage Color: Green
• Mature Height: 42–60 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, Long Blooming, Excellent Cut Flower

🌿 Garden Uses

✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Pollinator gardens
✔ Perennial borders
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Floral design gardens
✔ Backyard bouquet gardens
✔ Sunny landscape beds

🌸 Companion Plants

Pair Gladiolus 'Goldrush' with:

• Purple Salvia
• Lavender
• Echinacea
• White Prosperity Gladiolus
• Green Star Gladiolus
• Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
• Ornamental Grasses
• Crocosmia

The vibrant orange blooms create striking combinations with purple, blue, white, and deep burgundy flowers.

🌱 Planting & Care

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Grow in full sun for maximum flowering
• Water regularly during active growth
• Stake taller flower spikes if necessary
• Remove spent flowers to maintain appearance
• Leave foliage until it naturally dies back
• Lift and store corms in colder regions below USDA Zone 7

For continuous blooms throughout summer, plant additional corms every two 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
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping schedules 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.