Gladiolus Glamini ‘Sylvia’ - Bright Yellow Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower

Add radiant summer color to your garden with Gladiolus Glamini ‘Sylvia’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring vibrant golden-yellow blooms on sturdy upright stems. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this variety offers the dramatic beauty of traditional gladiolus in a shorter, easy-to-grow form that rarely needs staking.

Perfect for sunny borders, patio containers, pollinator gardens, and fresh-cut bouquets, Glamini ‘Sylvia’ blooms from mid to late summer with long-lasting flowers that attract butterflies and bees.

Its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens, containers, and front-of-border plantings while still delivering impressive flower spikes and vivid color.

Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Sylvia’

• Bright golden-yellow blooms
• Compact gladiolus perfect for containers
• Excellent long-lasting cut flower
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Thrives in full sun
• Strong stems usually do not require staking
• Great for patio gardens and small spaces
• Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Sylvia’
• Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Bright Golden Yellow
• 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

Sunny borders and flower beds
Patio containers and planters
Pollinator-friendly landscapes
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens
Mass summer plantings
Small-space gardens
Bright focal point displays

Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Lavender
• Salvia
• Roses
• Yarrow (Achillea)
• Ornamental grasses

These companion plants create colorful layered summer gardens filled with 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
• Prefers full sun for strongest flowering
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead spent blooms to maintain a tidy appearance
• Lift corms in colder climates (Zones 3–7) 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 weather conditions

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.