Yellow Marsh Afrikaner

Gladiolus Dalenii

Design with this plant

Overview

The Gladiolus dalenii, known as Yellow Marsh Afrikaner, adds vibrant hues to any garden with its striking orange-yellow blooms. This perennial reaches up to 4 feet in height, with sword-like leaves and flower spikes that blossom in summer. Ideal for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Use it as a focal point in beds or borders. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Climate Mediterranean

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — Ideal for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (65)

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — orange flowers in the garden; boasting impressive adaptability to various soil conditions

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — Its eye-catching blooms are also excellent for cut flower arrangements; tapering off as the foliage begins to die

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — making it a delightful choice for gardeners of any skill level; this perennial reaches up to 4 feet in height

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — bulb with orange blooms; plant corms at a depth of about 4 inches and space them roughly 6 inches apart

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — adds vibrant hues to any garden with its striking orange-yellow blooms; use it as a focal point in, image 53

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — Ideal for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; these settings assure a late, image 55

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — This perennial reaches up to 4 feet in height, with sword-like leaves and flower spikes that blossom, image 54

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — Use it as a focal point in beds or borders; bulb with orange blooms, image 56

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — Hardy and drought-tolerant once established; scientifically known as Gladiolus dalenii, image 57

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — a member of the Iridaceae family; the Yellow Marsh Afrikaner is drought-tolerant once established, image 59

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — scientifically known as Gladiolus dalenii; bright green leaves growing from corms, image 58

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — typically thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10; adds vibrant hues to any garden with its, image 60

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — as long as they are well-draining.<br><br>With an average height of 3 to 5 feet; contributing to the, image 62

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — The flowers are arranged on a slender spike; its eye-catching blooms are also excellent for cut flower, image 63

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — boasting impressive adaptability to various soil conditions; typically thrives in USDA hardiness zones, image 61

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — which is supported by sword-shaped; ideal for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun and, image 64

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus Dalenii) — bright green leaves growing from corms; as long as they are well-draining.<br><br>With an average, image 65

Related plants

Reticulated Iris (Iris Reticulata) — The Reticulated Iris (Iris reticulata) is a spring-blooming bulbous perennial

Reticulated Iris

Iris Reticulata

Full · Zones 5–9

Pink Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Pink) — or Watsonia borbonica 'Pink'

Pink Watsonia

Watsonia Strains Pink

Full · Zones 9–10

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — is a charming perennial with grassy foliage reaching up to 12 inches tall

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium Idahoense

Full · Zones 5–7

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis Tricolor) — is a vibrant bulbous perennial showcasing a star-shaped display of multicolored petals

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower

Sparaxis Tricolor

Full · Zones 3–10

Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — Del Norte Iris (Iris innominata) is a Pacific Coast native

Del Norte Iris

Iris Innominata

Full · Zones 8–10

Iris Species (Iris Spp.) — offer a captivating array of colors, often with intricate patterns

Iris Species

Iris Spp.

Full · Zones 7–9