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Gladiolus nanus (syn. pirmulinus) 'Atom (aka 'Atomic')'
Glad
Plant Type:
BULBSGladiolus nanus (syn. primulinus) 'Atom' (aka 'Atomic') - This is one sharp jewel of a glad! The flowers are ablaze in deep rich red with each petal finely traced edge in silvery white. And though red can be a difficult color to negotiate in the garden 'Atom' somehow seems to always fit. It's a hummingbird draw. 'Atom' is a classic, having been found in 1946. 'Atom' is shorter than most florist glads. It is a primulinus type. Apparently, these primulinus glads are of complex heritage with generally G. dalenii in the mix. Tall and narrow with gradual increase.
Characteristics and Attributes for Gladiolus nanus (syn. pirmulinus) 'Atom (aka 'Atomic')'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Border
- Drought Tolerant
- Potted Plant
- Rock Garden
- Wildlife Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
- Sandy
- Average
Origins
- South Africa
Propagated By
- Offset
Genus Overview: Gladiolus
Common Name: Glad
Gladiolus is the well-known florist cut flower. These among others planted at Quackin’ Grass have demonstrated surprising hardiness. We no longer dig them out in the late season, bagging them for a winter out-of-the-ground experience placed in a cool corner in the basement; rather, we leave them in the south facing foundation garden on the south side of our home where they are flourishing. Plant them in full sun in any decent, well-drained garden soil. All of the following glads are offered as multiple potted corms or sent bareroot at our discretion. But one purchase will always equate to multiple corms.