Pink Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’ | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooms | Pollinator-Friendly Garden Plant

Brighten your summer garden with the vibrant blooms of Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring eye-catching pink flowers accented with purple-red tones and crisp white highlights. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this shorter gladiolus variety delivers dramatic flower spikes on strong stems that rarely require staking. You will receive high-quality bareroot corms, ready to plant for a stunning floral display.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Kelly’

• 🌸 Vibrant pink blooms with purple-red accents
• 🌿 Compact dwarf gladiolus perfect for containers
• ✂️ Excellent cut flower for bouquets
• 🦋 Attracts bees and butterflies
• ☀️ Thrives in full sun
• 🌱 Strong stems usually do not require staking
• 🪴 Great for patios and small gardens
• 🌼 Long-lasting summer blooms

🌱 Plant Details

Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
Scientific Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’
Sunlight: Full Sun
Watering: Average
Soil: Well-drained soil
Hardiness Zones: 3–10
Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
Format: Bareroot Corms

🌿 Perfect Garden Uses

✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Patio containers and planters
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Summer flower borders
✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Small-space gardens
✔ Colorful perennial beds

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Lavender
• Salvia
• Yarrow (Achillea)
• Roses
• Ornamental grasses

These companion plants create colorful layered garden displays full of pollinator activity and summer texture.

🌱 Planting & Care Tips

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Prefers full sun for strongest flowering
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead spent blooms for a cleaner appearance
• Lift corms in colder climates (Zones 3–7) before hard frost

For continuous blooms, plant additional corms every 2 weeks through early summer.

📦 Shipping Information

Plant Condition:

• Ships as healthy bareroot corms ready for planting

Shipping Notes:

• Orders begin shipping in MARCH
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery and moisture retention
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping may be delayed during extreme weather conditions

🌿 Care Guarantee

We guarantee healthy plants upon arrival. If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos for a replacement or refund.