Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’ Pink Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower

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.

Perfect for patio containers, cottage gardens, borders, and fresh-cut bouquets, Glamini ‘Kelly’ provides bold color and pollinator-friendly blooms from mid to late summer.

Its manageable size makes it ideal for small-space gardens while still offering the classic elegance of traditional gladiolus.

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

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kelly’
• Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Pink with Purple-Red and White Accents
• Mature Height: 24–26 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Average
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: 3–10
• Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Habit, Easy to Grow

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.