Gladiolus ‘Violet King’ | Purple Sword Lily Bulbs | Tall Cut Flower Gladiolus | Summer Blooming Perennial | Spring Planting Bulbs

Add bold vertical color to your summer garden with Gladiolus ‘Violet King’, a stunning Sword Lily variety featuring tall flower spikes covered in rich violet-purple blooms. Known for their dramatic height and long-lasting flowers, gladiolus are classic summer garden favorites and exceptional cut flowers for bouquets and floral arrangements.

This easy-to-grow perennial bulb establishes quickly and produces spectacular blooms throughout mid to late summer with very little maintenance. Perfect for cottage gardens, pollinator borders, flower farms, and cut flower gardens, Gladiolus ‘Violet King’ creates a striking focal point in sunny landscapes.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love Gladiolus ‘Violet King’

• 🌸 Rich violet-purple blooms
• ✂️ Excellent cut flower variety
• 🦋 Attracts bees and butterflies
• 🌿 Tall dramatic flower spikes
• ☀️ Easy to grow and beginner friendly
• 💐 Long-lasting blooms for bouquets
• 🦌 Deer resistant perennial bulb

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus ‘Violet King’
• Common Name: Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Violet Purple
• 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 landscape accents
✔ Container gardening

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

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

These companion plants provide beautiful texture and season-long color.

🌱 Planting & Care Tips

• Plant corms after danger of frost has passed
• 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 flower spikes if needed
• Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
• Lift corms in colder climates after frost