Gladiolus Glamini ‘Blondie’ | White Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower

Create a bright and elegant summer display with Gladiolus Glamini ‘Blondie’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring beautiful creamy white to soft ivory blooms on sturdy, upright stems. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this variety offers the classic beauty of gladiolus in a shorter, compact form that rarely requires staking.

Perfect for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and fresh-cut arrangements, Glamini ‘Blondie’ produces long-lasting blooms from mid to late summer while attracting butterflies and beneficial pollinators to the garden.

Its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens, patio planters, and front-of-border plantings where traditional gladiolus may be too tall.

Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Blondie’

• Elegant creamy white blooms
• Compact gladiolus ideal for containers
• Excellent cut flower for bouquets
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Thrives in full sun
• Strong stems rarely need staking
• Perfect for patios and small gardens
• Long-lasting summer flowers

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Blondie’
• Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: White to Creamy Ivory
• 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-draining soil
• Hardiness Zones: 3–10
• Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Habit, Easy to Grow

Perfect Garden Uses

Cut flower gardens
Cottage gardens
Wedding flower gardens
White moon gardens
Patio containers and planters
Pollinator-friendly landscapes
Mass plantings
Small-space gardens

Companion Plants

Pair with these garden favorites:

• Lavender
• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia
• White Shasta Daisies
• Roses
• Ornamental grasses

The creamy white blooms blend beautifully with nearly any garden color palette and create a sophisticated landscape display.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Grow in full sun for best flowering
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead spent blooms to keep plants tidy
• Lift corms in colder climates (Zones 3–7) before hard frost

For continuous blooms throughout summer, plant additional corms every two 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 to maintain moisture and freshness
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping may be delayed during extreme temperatures to protect plant health

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.