Gladiolus 'Traderhorn' | Bright Red Gladiolus Bulbs | Tall Sword Lily | Red Cut Flowers | Summer Blooming Bulbs | Pollinator Garden | Spring Planting Corms

Make a bold statement in your garden with Gladiolus 'Traderhorn', a classic tall Sword Lily prized for its vibrant scarlet-red blooms and impressive flower spikes. This award-winning gladiolus produces large, richly colored flowers that create dramatic vertical interest in garden beds, borders, and fresh-cut flower arrangements.

Blooming from mid to late summer, 'Traderhorn' delivers towering stems lined with brilliant red blossoms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its long-lasting blooms and excellent vase life make it a favorite among cut flower growers and home gardeners alike.

Whether planted in mass groupings or mixed with other summer-flowering perennials, Gladiolus 'Traderhorn' provides weeks of stunning color and elegant floral displays.

🌟 Key Features

• ❤️ Brilliant scarlet-red flower spikes
• 📏 Tall stems ideal for cutting gardens
• ✂️ Excellent cut flower with long vase life
• 🦋 Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• ☀️ Thrives in sunny garden locations
• 🌿 Easy-to-grow perennial bulb
• 🌸 Produces multiple blooms per stem
• 💐 Perfect for bouquets and floral arrangements

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus 'Traderhorn'
• Common Name: Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb (Corm)
• Flower Color: Bright Scarlet Red
• 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, Long Blooming, Excellent Cut Flower

🌿 Garden Uses

✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Pollinator gardens
✔ Perennial borders
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Floral design gardens
✔ Backyard bouquet gardens
✔ Summer color displays

🌸 Companion Plants

Pair Gladiolus 'Traderhorn' with:

• White Prosperity Gladiolus
• Moonlight Shadows Gladiolus
• Shasta Daisy
• Echinacea
• Salvia
• Lavender
• Yarrow
• Ornamental Grasses

These companions create beautiful color contrast while extending seasonal interest.

🌱 Planting & Care

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Choose a location with full sun
• Water regularly during active growth
• Stake flower stems if needed in windy areas
• Remove spent blooms to maintain appearance
• Leave foliage until naturally yellowed to recharge corms
• Lift and store corms in winter for zones colder than USDA Zone 7

For continuous blooms, 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 secure delivery
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping schedules may adjust 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.