Gladiolus Milka

Gladiolus ‘Milka’ features soft lavender-purple blooms with subtle white accents at the throat, creating a refined and harmonious appearance. The lightly ruffled petals give this variety a gentle charm, making it an excellent choice for borders, cutting gardens, or summer displays. Tall flower spikes emerge from upright, sword-like green foliage, providing vertical interest and a beautiful backdrop for its delicate flowers. Blooming from July to September, ‘Milka’ brings soothing colour and a graceful presence to the summer garden.

This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal care for excellent results. The flowers open sequentially along the spike, ensuring a lasting display throughout the season. Ideal for planting in groups or mixed with other summer perennials, ‘Milka’ also works wonderfully as a cut flower, with blooms that hold their shape and colour well in arrangements.

We supply premium-quality Gladiolus ‘Milka’ bulbs. For the best results, plant in spring at a depth of 10–15 cm, spacing bulbs 10–15 cm apart. Regular watering and occasional staking will support healthy growth and taller flower spikes.

Learn how to grow Gladiolus

• Type of Plant: Summer-flowering bulb
• Flower Colour: Lavender-purple with white accents
• Foliage Colour: Upright, sword-like green leaves
• Height: Approximately 90–120 cm
• Spread: Around 10–15 cm
• Blooming Period: Mid to late summer (July–September)
• Fragrance: Not scented
• Hardiness: Tender; lift and store in colder regions
• Key Features: Sequential blooming, soft colour palette, great as a cut flower
• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering during growth; avoid waterlogging
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; staking may be needed in windy areas
• Wildlife Attraction: Attracts bees and pollinators
• Supplied As: Bulbs
• Ideal For: Borders, cutting gardens, and summer displays
• Planting Density: 15–20 bulbs per square metre
• Planting Depth: 10–15 cm deep, 10–15 cm apart
• Planting Time: Spring for summer blooms
• Dispatch: Spring (March/April)
• We Ship To: All regions of the UK
• We Ship From: London