Gladiolus 'Peter Pears' Peach Gladiolus Bulbs | Tall Sword Lily Perennial for Summer Garden

Bring soft, elegant color to your summer garden with Gladiolus 'Peter Pears', a beloved heirloom-style gladiolus known for its warm peach-apricot blooms accented by a soft golden throat. This award-winning Sword Lily produces tall, graceful flower spikes that add vertical interest to borders, cutting gardens, and cottage-style landscapes.

Blooming from mid to late summer, 'Peter Pears' delivers an abundance of large flowers that make exceptional cut blooms for bouquets and floral arrangements. Its warm pastel coloring pairs beautifully with pinks, purples, whites, and blues, making it one of the most versatile gladiolus varieties for garden design.

Whether planted in mass groupings or mixed perennial borders, this classic gladiolus creates a sophisticated and long-lasting display.

Key Features

• Soft peach-apricot blooms with golden highlights
• Tall flower spikes provide dramatic garden height
• Excellent cut flower with long vase life
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Thrives in full sun
• Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb
• Ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements
• Produces multiple blooms per stem

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus 'Peter Pears'
• Common Name: Peach Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb (Corm)
• Flower Color: Peach-Apricot with Yellow Throat
• Foliage Color: Green
• Mature Height: 48–60 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: 7–10 (Lift corms in colder zones)
• Characteristics: Pollinator Friendly, Excellent Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Long Blooming

Garden Uses

Cut flower gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, mixed perennial borders, wedding flower gardens, mass plantings, floral design gardens, back-of-border focal points.

Companion Plants

Pair 'Peter Pears' with Lavender, Salvia, Echinacea, White Prosperity Gladiolus, Shasta Daisy, Yarrow, Agapanthus, and Ornamental Grasses. These plants complement the soft peach tones while extending seasonal color and attracting pollinators.

Planting & Care

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Choose a location with full sun
• Water thoroughly after planting
• Maintain even moisture during active growth
• Stake if needed in windy locations
• Remove spent flowers for a tidy appearance
• Allow foliage to mature naturally after flowering

For continuous summer blooms, plant additional corms every two weeks until 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 weather conditions

Care Guarantee

We guarantee healthy bulbs upon arrival. If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos of the plant and packaging for a replacement or refund.