Gladiolus 'Traderhorn' - Bright Red Tall Sword Lily Bulbs for Summer Blooming & Cut Flowers

Make a bold statement in your garden with Gladiolus 'Traderhorn', a classic tall Sword Lily prized for its vibrant scarlet-red blooms and impressive flower spikes. This award-winning gladiolus produces large, richly colored flowers that create dramatic vertical interest in garden beds, borders, and fresh-cut flower arrangements.

Blooming from mid to late summer, 'Traderhorn' delivers towering stems lined with brilliant red blossoms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its long-lasting blooms and excellent vase life make it a favorite among cut flower growers and home gardeners alike.

Whether planted in mass groupings or mixed with other summer-flowering perennials, Gladiolus 'Traderhorn' provides weeks of stunning color and elegant floral displays.

Key Features

• Brilliant scarlet-red flower spikes
• Tall stems ideal for cutting gardens
• Excellent cut flower with long vase life
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Thrives in sunny garden locations
• Easy-to-grow perennial bulb
• Produces multiple blooms per stem
• Perfect for bouquets and floral arrangements

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus 'Traderhorn'
• Common Name: Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb (Corm)
• Flower Color: Bright Scarlet Red
• 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 climates)
• Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly, Long Blooming, Excellent Cut Flower

Garden Uses

Cut flower gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, perennial borders, mass plantings, floral design gardens, backyard bouquet gardens, summer color displays.

Companion Plants

Pair Gladiolus 'Traderhorn' with White Prosperity Gladiolus, Moonlight Shadows Gladiolus, Shasta Daisy, Echinacea, Salvia, Lavender, Yarrow, and Ornamental Grasses for beautiful color contrast and extended seasonal interest.

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 regularly during active growth
• Stake flower stems if needed in windy areas
• Remove spent blooms to maintain appearance
• Leave foliage until naturally yellowed to recharge corms
• Lift and store corms in winter for zones colder than USDA Zone 7

For continuous blooms, 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 for secure delivery
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping schedules may adjust 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.