Gladiolus ‘Georgia Peach’ | Peach Sword Lily Bulbs | Tall Summer Blooming Perennial

Add warm sunset tones and dramatic height to your garden with Gladiolus ‘Georgia Peach’, a large-flowering Sword Lily variety featuring ruffled peach blooms with soft salmon and orange ombré coloring. These tropical-looking flower spikes create a striking display in garden beds, borders, and fresh floral arrangements.

Known for their tall stems and long-lasting blooms, gladiolus are classic summer garden favorites and exceptional cut flowers. Gladiolus ‘Georgia Peach’ establishes quickly and blooms beautifully with minimal care, suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Why Gardeners Love Gladiolus ‘Georgia Peach’

• Gorgeous peach, salmon, and orange blooms
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Tall dramatic flower spikes
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Long-lasting blooms for bouquets
• Deer resistant perennial bulb

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus ‘Georgia Peach’
• Common Name: Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Peach with salmon and orange tones
• Mature Height: 3–5 feet
• 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 (lift corms in winter for Zones 3–7)
• Characteristics: Pollinator-friendly, deer resistant, long-lasting blooms, easy care

Perfect Garden Uses

Cut flower gardens
Cottage gardens
Pollinator gardens
Summer borders
Mass plantings
Floral arrangements
Container gardening
Vertical landscape accents

Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Lavender
• Roses
• Yarrow
• Ornamental grasses
• Tulips
• Daffodils

These companions create stunning layered color combinations throughout the growing season.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant corms after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Stagger plantings every two weeks for extended blooms
• Water regularly during active growth
• Stake taller flower spikes if needed
• Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
• Lift corms in colder climates after frost