Description

Gladiolus Purple Art is a statement variety for designers who want deep royal-purple colouring with velvety richness and striking petal sheen. The tall, upright spikes emerge mid-summer and continue flowering into early autumn, making it an ideal successor to early bulbs and a strong colour anchor for late-season schemes. Standing 100–130 cm, it carries bold architectural presence, injecting drama and contrast into garden planting — particularly effective when contrasted with lime greens, silver foliage or soft pink perennials. It excels in sunny, well-drained soils, thriving in Irish summer conditions when heat builds and soils warm. While gladioli are not primary pollinator plants, Purple Arts open flower structure offers foraging access to bees and butterflies, especially when paired with nectar companions like Echinacea, Liatris or Sedum, extending ecological function into late season. Outstanding as a cut flower, it brings opulence and depth to arrangements and holds colour well indoors. For impact, plant in groups, rows or mixed tropical-rich colour schemes.