AUTUMN KISS

Gladiolus variety 'Autumn Kiss' is a unique plant with an unusual and striking flower coloration that combines rich crimson outer petals and light red inner petals with golden speckles. This feature creates the impression of a 'flower within a flower', enhanced by strong ruffling and lace-like petal texture, giving the flower special decorativeness and attractiveness. The plant reaches a height of 150 cm, and inflorescences 65-70 cm long include up to 20 buds, from which about 9 flowers open simultaneously. The leaves form a rosette at the base of the stem, emphasizing its slenderness and beauty. The variety was created by the famous breeder Anatoly Kiselyov and has existed since 2000, gaining popularity among collectors and flower enthusiasts due to its high decorative qualities and good growth characteristics. Flowers have dense petals with ruffled edges, which enhances the visual effect and makes the blooming especially expressive. The blooming period is average, lasting about 8-12 days, allowing one to enjoy the beauty of the plant for quite a while. Gladiolus 'Autumn Kiss' is distinguished by resistance to adverse weather conditions, diseases, and pests, making it a versatile variety suitable for cultivation in various regions. The plant has a sturdy straight scape about 45 cm long and large flowers with a diameter of about 15 cm. The corm is pink, 10/12 cm in size, ensuring reliable development and blooming. Due to its characteristics and striking appearance, this variety is excellent for decorating beds and flower gardens, as well as for cutting and creating floral compositions.