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Black Surprise Gladiolus

A Dramatic Garden Showstopper

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Product Description

Add bold elegance to your garden with the Black Surprise Gladiolus, a captivating variety that commands attention with its deep, velvety blooms. The striking flowers feature a rich, near-black hue with subtle undertones of plum and burgundy, creating an air of mystery and sophistication. These 4-5 inch florets appear on tall, upright stems, making them perfect for the back of borders or as statement cut flowers in bouquets.

Easy to grow and care for, Black Surprise Gladiolus is a pollinator-friendly favorite, drawing butterflies and bees while remaining resistant to deer and rabbits. Plant them in groups for a dramatic, cohesive display that will turn heads all summer long.

Key Features:

Striking Blooms: Deep, velvety flowers in a near-black hue with plum and burgundy tones.
Tall & Elegant: Upright stems make it ideal for borders or cut flower arrangements.
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies and bees to your garden.
Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Stays safe from common garden pests.
Long Bloom Season: Provides vibrant color throughout the summer.
Versatile Display: Perfect for mass planting or creating dramatic floral arrangements.

With its rich color and graceful form, the Black Surprise Gladiolus is a must-have for gardeners seeking sophistication and bold beauty.

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Zone
3-10
Light
Full Sun
Height
44"
Spacing
4 - 6"
Growth Rate
Fast

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Zone
3-10
Light
Full Sun
Height
44"
Spacing
4 - 6"
Growth Rate
Fast

BloomsMid Summer, Late Summer

Botanical NameGladiolus 'Black Surprise'

ColorDeep maroon almost black with a small delicate white stripe down the center petal.

FoliageLong strap-like leaves, medium green in color.

FormCorm

Height44"

PollinatorButterflies, Pollinators

SizePremium

Spread4 - 6"

Hardiness Zone3-10
Depth4 - 6" deep

Flower Form3-4" wide florets carried along 1 side of the robust stems, 10-12 are open at a time.

Growth RateFast

LightFull Sun

PruningOnly to cut back spent flower stems.

Soil RequirementsAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

Spacing4 - 6"
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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

All Other Perennials & Potted Plants

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B - 8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B - 9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B - 10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

All Other Perennials & Potted Plants

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B - 8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B - 9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B - 10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.