Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia bananas and petunias as a

bananas and petunias as a bedding scheme

all of the offspring we have grown are INCREDIBLE

they have thrived through 3 consecutive weeks of above 100 degrees F heat and humidity in full sun

The flowers of 'Hot Papaya' coneflower emerge orange but quickly change to a brilliant scarlet red

This cultivar does not like deep shade

Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia bananas and petunias as aThis amazing Gladiolus dalenii hybrid was introduced to the market by the former Holbrook Nursery in NC after it was discovered in the frigid mountain town of Boone, NC, by extension agent Jeff Owen. The 4' tall stalks open in early June (NC) with medium sized flowers of peachy apricot, highlighted by a yellow center and red streaked throat attractive to hummingbirds. Although we list this as Zone 6, we have heard many reports of Zone 5 hardiness.