Black Star Gladiolus Bulbs – Deep Wine-Red & Near-Black Blooms
Black Star Gladiolus – The Darkest, Most Dramatic Gladiolus You Can Grow
There are red gladiolus. And then there is the Black Star. Its deep, wine-red blooms are saturated with such dark, velvety undertones that they appear almost black in certain light — a color so rich and unusual that it stops people mid-stride and makes every other flower in the border look brighter by contrast.
Florists seek it out. Designers build arrangements around it. And gardeners who grow it once never plant a summer border without it again.
Why Black Star Is Unlike Any Other Gladiolus
- Near-Black Color: Deep wine-red blooms with dark, velvety undertones that shift toward near-black in certain light — one of the darkest gladiolus colors available and unlike anything else in the summer garden.
- Dramatic Contrast Effect: Dark blooms make surrounding colors appear more vivid and saturated — plant Black Star near whites, creams, pinks, or bright reds to create a striking, high-contrast display.
- Impressive Height: Grows 36–48 inches tall with tall, elegant spikes — ideal for the back of borders and for cutting garden stems with serious presence in large arrangements.
- Florist Favorite: The near-black color is highly sought after in floral design — a single Black Star stem transforms a simple bouquet into something extraordinary.
- Summer Blooming: Flowers in midsummer, delivering peak drama during the heart of the garden season.
- Bold Focal Point: Whether planted in a mass drift or used as a single accent, Black Star commands attention and anchors any planting composition.
Perfect For
- Back-of-border focal points and dramatic accents
- Cutting gardens where distinctive, dark stems stand out
- High-contrast color combinations with white, cream, and pink flowers
- Moody, sophisticated garden designs
- Florists and flower farmers growing for market
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Spring, after the last frost
- Depth: Plant corms 4–6 inches deep, pointed end up
- Spacing: 6–8 inches apart; plant in groups of 7+ for best visual impact
- Light: Full sun — best bloom production and deepest color in full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid wet or heavy clay
- Zones: Grown as annuals in most zones; lift and store corms after the first frost, or leave in ground in USDA Zones 7–10
Also Consider
Want to create a stunning dark-and-light contrast in your cutting garden? Pair Black Star with our Abyssinian Gladiolus — its crisp white blooms with deep mahogany centers create a dramatic, high-contrast combination with Black Star’s near-black spikes that looks extraordinary in fresh arrangements.
Order Today
Comes as a 25-pack of ready-to-plant corms. Add to cart and grow the darkest, most dramatic gladiolus in the summer garden.
Description
Black Star Gladiolus – The Darkest, Most Dramatic Gladiolus You Can Grow
There are red gladiolus. And then there is the Black Star. Its deep, wine-red blooms are saturated with such dark, velvety undertones that they appear almost black in certain light — a color so rich and unusual that it stops people mid-stride and makes every other flower in the border look brighter by contrast.
Florists seek it out. Designers build arrangements around it. And gardeners who grow it once never plant a summer border without it again.
Why Black Star Is Unlike Any Other Gladiolus
- Near-Black Color: Deep wine-red blooms with dark, velvety undertones that shift toward near-black in certain light — one of the darkest gladiolus colors available and unlike anything else in the summer garden.
- Dramatic Contrast Effect: Dark blooms make surrounding colors appear more vivid and saturated — plant Black Star near whites, creams, pinks, or bright reds to create a striking, high-contrast display.
- Impressive Height: Grows 36–48 inches tall with tall, elegant spikes — ideal for the back of borders and for cutting garden stems with serious presence in large arrangements.
- Florist Favorite: The near-black color is highly sought after in floral design — a single Black Star stem transforms a simple bouquet into something extraordinary.
- Summer Blooming: Flowers in midsummer, delivering peak drama during the heart of the garden season.
- Bold Focal Point: Whether planted in a mass drift or used as a single accent, Black Star commands attention and anchors any planting composition.
Perfect For
- Back-of-border focal points and dramatic accents
- Cutting gardens where distinctive, dark stems stand out
- High-contrast color combinations with white, cream, and pink flowers
- Moody, sophisticated garden designs
- Florists and flower farmers growing for market
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Spring, after the last frost
- Depth: Plant corms 4–6 inches deep, pointed end up
- Spacing: 6–8 inches apart; plant in groups of 7+ for best visual impact
- Light: Full sun — best bloom production and deepest color in full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid wet or heavy clay
- Zones: Grown as annuals in most zones; lift and store corms after the first frost, or leave in ground in USDA Zones 7–10
Also Consider
Want to create a stunning dark-and-light contrast in your cutting garden? Pair Black Star with our Abyssinian Gladiolus — its crisp white blooms with deep mahogany centers create a dramatic, high-contrast combination with Black Star’s near-black spikes that looks extraordinary in fresh arrangements.
Order Today
Comes as a 25-pack of ready-to-plant corms. Add to cart and grow the darkest, most dramatic gladiolus in the summer garden.
