Piet Hermans
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Piet Hermans
Hardy Gladious Breeder
Only the best will do for our Hardy Gladiolus Collection! The five gladiolus cultivars that make up this amazing assortment come from Gebroeders Hermans, a nursery in Voorhout, The Netherlands. Founded in 1960 by their father, it is operated today by brothers Piet and Mart Hermans, who are internationally known for their breeding of these hardy plants. What makes them different from other gladiolus? With their sturdy, compact stems, there is never any need for staking the flowers in this collection. They are also bred to resist fungus, disease and pests.
In addition, MPS, a Dutch organization that manages sustainability certification for the international flower and ornamental plant industry, has awarded MPS-GAP status to Gebroeders Hermans. This means the nursery has met the organization's guidelines for best environmental practices, cleanliness and worker safety.
Check Piet's Varieties Below
Atom Hardy Gladiolus
Beautiful butterfly-shaped gladioli show off their intense red hue with pride. Petals are outlined in an unusual silvery white that draws the eye to the garden. Tall flower spikes are filled with brilliant, 5–8 cm blooms with unique curled petals. Adds long-lasting flair to back borders and indoor arrangements. For an extra-long bloom season, plant bulbs every 7–10 days.
Charming Lady Hardy Gladiolus
Glorious glads add so much to an outdoor space, it's hard not to fill your entire garden with them. This small-statured, winter-hardy version features delicate blooms of lilac-pink with chartreuse margins on the lower petals. The stunning flowers are perfect for borders and cutting gardens—and no staking needed!
Cherry Blossom Hardy Gladiolus Mixture
If you love the look of stately gladiolus in your borders and gardens, but don't want to lift the bulbs each fall, this new mixture is for you! Our expert staff hand selected the varieties in this lovely mix to showcase the best attributes of the elegant gladiolus combined with a hardy nature that makes enjoying them from year to year easy and effortless. Hardy glads in an array of patterns and hues add colour, style and pizzazz to nearly any sunny, well-drained site—and once the bulbs are in the ground, they stay there. No lifting required.
Impressive Hardy Gladiolus
At a time when your garden needs colour the most--after your gorgeous tulips, daffodils and other spring- blooming bulbs have faded--you can count on Impressive to deliver. This time-tested gladiolus opens its dazzlingly bright blooms, 10 to 12 at a time, from early to midsummer. These eye-catching flowers, which are light pink with vivid pink to red markings, grow on sturdy stems 45-55 cm tall, about half the height of many glads and ideal for use in front of a border.
Vulcano Hardy Gladiolus
Give your garden a bold pop of colour in late summer with these vivid deep pink glads! Perfect for mid borders and cutting beds, the moderately tall plants bear plenty of 12 cm blooms upon their sturdy stalks. White and purpleblue accents add depth to an already outstanding display. An exceptional choice!
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