Dark Purple Gladiolus Bulbs | Gladiolus 'Shaka Zulu' | Summer Blooming Perennial | Gothic Garden Plant | Cut Flower

Make a bold statement in your garden with Gladiolus 'Shaka Zulu', a striking variety prized for its deep, velvety purple blooms that appear nearly black in certain lighting. This dramatic Sword Lily produces tall flower spikes packed with richly colored blossoms, creating stunning contrast in garden beds, borders, and floral arrangements.

• 🖤 Deep purple blooms with near-black appearance
• 📏 Tall flower spikes create dramatic vertical interest
• ✂️ Excellent cut flower with long vase life
• 🦋 Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• ☀️ Thrives in full sun
• 🌿 Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb
• 🌸 Perfect focal point for garden borders
• 💐 Popular in dramatic floral arrangements

Common Name: Dark Sword Lily
Scientific Name: Gladiolus 'Shaka Zulu'
Sunlight: Full Sun
Watering: Average
Soil: Well-Drained Soil
Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (Lift corms in colder zones)
Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
Format: Perennial Bulb (Corm)