Gladiolus papilio ‘Ruby’ Supplied growing in a 1 litre pot This is a cultivar Gladiolus of the papilio group. The flowers are a deep ruby red and are held on stems up to 60 to 80cm high on stems surrounded by glaucous sword shaped leaves. The corms are fully hardy if planted in a free draining soil, that does not become water-logged in winter. They will spread quite quickly into a small group, making a fabulous display in July to August. Full Sun Well drained soil RHS hardiness rating H5 Plants are supplied growing in a1 litre pot (2 to 3 bulbs per pot depending on bulb size) and are similar to those in picture 3, 4 and 5