Gladiolus with their long stems sit proudly and almost authoritatively above many other perennials. However, their majestic appearance can quickly be spoiled if unsuitable plants are placed next to them. Which companion plants go well with gladioli and enhance their appearance?
Which plants go well with gladioli?
To combine gladioli appropriately, dahlias, summer phlox, zinnias, canna, cosmos, sedum, ornamental sage, torch lilies or ornamental grasses such as miscanthus are suitable. Pay attention to harmonious colors and similar location requirements for an attractive appearance.
What factors should you consider when combining gladioli?
So that the gladioli can develop beautifully and appear visually appealing with their plant partner, you should consider the following factors in your planning:
- Flower color: white, yellow, orange, red, pink, pink or violet (also multicolored)
- Flowering time: July to August
- Location requirements: sunny and protected, fresh and nutrient-rich soil
- Growth height: 60 to 150 cm
Depending on what species the gladiolus is, it reaches a more or less remarkable height. The wild species are usually smaller than the cultivated forms. Take this into account when combining gladioli with other plants.
A sheltered yet sunny location is important to gladioli. Make sure that the companion plants match this.
In the world of gladioli there is a variety of flower colors. Combine gladiolus tone and tone with other plants or create clever contrasts, depending on your preference.
Combine gladiolus in the bed or in the bucket
The upright and slender growth of gladioli often appears a bit tight and strict. It is ideal if you design the combination in such a way that a balance is created. Plants that grow looser and more expansive, such as ornamental grasses, are ideal for balancing the look of the gladioli. Ornamental grasses in particular provide naturalness and lightness, something that gladioli often lack at first glance. In addition, combinations with other summer bloomers are wonderful as long as they have similar requirements.
The following plant candidates are unique to gladioli:
- Dahlias
- Zinnias
- Canna
- Cosmeen
- Sedum
- ornamental sage
- Summer phlox
- Torch Lilies
Combine gladioli with miscanthus
You can create a harmonious interaction with gladioli and miscanthus. The miscanthus goes well with the gladioli as it gives them a touch of tenderness and playfulness. There is also support for the long-stemmed gladioli. This combination is also impressive because both plants have similar location requirements.
Combine gladioli with dahlias
The pompom or cup-shaped flowers of dahlias contrast the funnel shape of gladiolus flowers in an intoxicating way. But be careful: with this combination you should keep it simple in terms of color. Both plants produce intense colors. It works best when you combine similar colors together.
Combine gladioli with summer phlox
Summer phlox blooms around the same time as the gladioli. But the exterior of the flowers of both plants also matches. For example, you can use white summer phlox wonderfully in a bed with gladioli. The white summer phlox loosens up the overall picture and gives the gladioli a touch of romance.
Combine gladioli as a bouquet in a vase
Gladiolus are all too popular as a bouquet for the vase. If you want to combine them with other flowers, make sure to use a maximum of two different colored gladioli. Otherwise the bouquet quickly looks too tacky. For example, African lilies, hosta leaves, roses and, above all, ornamental grasses go wonderfully with the gladioli.
- Peonies
- African Lilies
- Ornamental grasses such as switchgrass and diamondgrass
- Funkia
- Roses
- Daisies
- Dahlias
