Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tina’ Purple Compact Gladiolus Bulbs | Dwarf Sword Lily | Summer Blooming Cut Flower

Add rich color and elegant height to your summer garden with Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tina’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring vibrant purple blooms on strong, upright stems. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this variety delivers the dramatic beauty of traditional gladiolus in a shorter, sturdier form that rarely requires staking.

Ideal for containers, borders, cottage gardens, and fresh-cut bouquets, Glamini ‘Tina’ produces long-lasting flowers from mid to late summer while attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.

Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller gardens and patio planters while still providing the classic vertical impact gladiolus are known for.

Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Tina’

• Rich purple blooms with striking color
• Compact gladiolus perfect for containers
• Excellent cut flower for bouquets
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Thrives in full sun
• Strong stems typically do not require staking
• Ideal for patios and small-space gardens
• Long-lasting summer blooms

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tina’
• Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Purple
• 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-Drained Soil
• Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (Lift in winter for Zones 3–7)
• Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Habit, Easy to Grow

Perfect Garden Uses

✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Sunny borders and flower beds
✔ Patio containers and planters
✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Mass plantings
✔ Small-space gardens
✔ Color-themed purple gardens

Companion Plants

Pair with these complementary garden favorites:

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

These companions create beautiful color contrasts while extending seasonal interest throughout the garden.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Grow in full sun for maximum flowering
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead spent flowers to maintain appearance
• Lift corms in colder climates 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
• Weather-related shipping delays may occur to protect plant health

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.