Gladiolus Glamini ‘Jenny’ | Compact Orange Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower

Brighten your garden with the vibrant blooms of Gladiolus Glamini ‘Jenny’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring cheerful orange flowers on sturdy stems. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this variety offers all the beauty of traditional gladiolus in a shorter, manageable size that rarely requires staking.

Blooming from mid to late summer, Glamini ‘Jenny’ produces eye-catching flower spikes that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds while providing stunning color for borders, containers, and fresh-cut flower arrangements.

Its compact habit makes it perfect for small gardens, patio planters, and front-of-border plantings.

Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Jenny’

• Vibrant orange blooms for bold summer color
• Compact gladiolus perfect for containers
• Excellent cut flower for bouquets
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Thrives in full sun
• Strong stems usually do not require staking
• Ideal for patios and small-space gardens
• Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Jenny’
• Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Bright Orange
• 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 (Lift in winter for Zones 3–7)
• Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Habit, Easy to Grow

Perfect Garden Uses

✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Sunny borders and flower beds
✔ Patio containers and planters
✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Small-space gardens
✔ Warm-colored garden themes

Companion Plants

Pair with these garden favorites:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
• Lavender
• Salvia
• Yarrow (Achillea)
• Ornamental Grasses

These combinations create vibrant summer displays filled with color, texture, and pollinator activity.

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 before hard frost

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

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.