Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kim’ - Purple Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower

Add rich color and elegant blooms to your summer garden with Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kim’, a compact gladiolus variety prized for its vibrant purple flowers and sturdy, dwarf growth habit. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this variety delivers the beauty of traditional gladiolus without the towering height, making it perfect for borders, containers, and smaller garden spaces.

Blooming from mid to late summer, Glamini ‘Kim’ produces impressive flower spikes filled with vivid purple blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its compact size and strong stems mean it rarely requires staking, making it an easy-care choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Why You'll Love Glamini ‘Kim’

• Vibrant purple blooms create dramatic summer color
• Compact habit ideal for small gardens and containers
• Excellent cut flower for fresh bouquets
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Thrives in sunny locations
• Strong stems typically do not require staking
• Perfect for patios, borders, and flower beds
• Easy-to-grow perennial bulb

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Kim’
• Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Purple
• Mature Height: 24–26 inches
• Spread: 6–12 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Average
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (Lift corms in winter for Zones 3–7)
• Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Growth, Easy Care

Garden Uses

✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Mixed perennial borders
✔ Patio containers and planters
✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Small-space gardening
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Color-themed flower beds

Companion Plants

Create a stunning summer display by pairing Glamini ‘Kim’ with:

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

These companions provide contrasting colors, texture, and season-long interest while attracting beneficial pollinators.

Planting & Care

• Plant corms in spring after frost danger has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Choose a location with full sun
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead spent blooms for a tidy appearance
• Allow foliage to mature naturally after flowering
• Lift and store corms in colder climates before winter

For extended 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
• 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.