Bring bold summer color to your garden with Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tom’, a compact dwarf gladiolus featuring vibrant scarlet-red blooms on sturdy stems that rarely require staking. Part of the popular Glamini® Series, this easy-care gladiolus delivers dramatic flower spikes in a manageable size perfect for borders, containers, and patio gardens.

Blooming from mid to late summer, these striking flowers attract butterflies and bees while creating gorgeous fresh-cut bouquets for indoor arrangements.

Ideal for gardeners who love the classic beauty of gladiolus without the towering height of traditional varieties.

Why Gardeners Love Glamini ‘Tom’

• Brilliant scarlet-red blooms
• Compact dwarf gladiolus for small spaces
• Excellent long-lasting cut flower
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Thrives in full sun
• Strong stems typically do not require staking
• Great for patio pots and containers
• Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus Glamini ‘Tom’
• Common Name: Compact Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb / Corm
• Flower Color: Scarlet Red
• 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-draining soil
• Hardiness Zones: 3–10
• Characteristics: Pollinator-Friendly, Deer Resistant, Compact Habit, Easy to Grow

Perfect Garden Uses

Cut flower gardens
Cottage garden borders
Patio containers and planters
Pollinator-friendly landscapes
Mass summer plantings
Small-space gardens
Bright focal point flower beds
Beginner-friendly perennial gardens

Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

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

These combinations create colorful layered garden displays filled with texture and pollinator activity.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Plant 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Prefers full sun for strongest blooms
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
• Lift corms in colder climates (Zones 3–7) 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 for safe delivery and moisture retention
• 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.