Beautiful Papilio Rubby Plants

Condition: New

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Unique variety in deep wine colour
6 plants in a pot

Gladiolus ‘Papilio Ruby’
Botanical Name: Gladiolus papilio
Type: Perennial (grown from bulbs/corms)

Gladiolus ‘Papilio Ruby’ is an elegant and slightly more natural-looking gladiolus variety, producing deep ruby-red blooms with subtle markings and a graceful, airy habit. Unlike traditional large-flowered types, it has a lighter, more relaxed form, making it perfect for cottage gardens and natural planting schemes.

Plant Details

Type: Perennial (corm)
Height: 85–100cm
Spread: 20–30cm
Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun or partial shade

Growing Information

Plant: March – May outdoors
Depth: 10–12cm deep
Spacing: 15–20cm apart
Care: Water regularly; more wind-tolerant than standard gladiolus

Why You’ll Love It

Elegant, natural-style blooms
Rich ruby-red colour
Less formal, airy growth habit
Great for mixed borders

Top Tip

Leave corms in the ground in milder areas — this variety can naturalise in sheltered Irish gardens.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens
Naturalistic planting
Mixed borders
Pollinator-friendly gardens

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