Gladiolus 'Milkshake' is an elegant summer gladiolus producing tall spikes of soft creamy flowers. The gentle colouring brings a calm, refined look to borders and cut flower displays.

Slender upright stems carry multiple blooms above clumps of sword-shaped foliage, creating strong vertical structure in the garden.

• Height: 90–120cm
• Spread: 20–30cm
• Flower colour: soft cream
• Flowering time: mid to late summer
• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

About Gladiolus 'Milkshake'

Gladiolus 'Milkshake' forms upright spikes lined with softly coloured flowers.

The creamy pink petals create a gentle contrast against the tall green stems and narrow sword-like leaves.

The flowers open gradually along the spike, extending the flowering period during the summer months.

The tall stems make this variety particularly suitable for cutting and arranging indoors.

Common name:

• Milkshake gladiolus
• Sword lily 'Milkshake'

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Gladiolus flowers can contribute to pollinator-friendly planting.

• Flowers may attract bees and visiting insects
• Adds diversity to wildlife-friendly summer borders
• Works well with nectar-rich perennials

Plant alongside other flowering plants to increase insect activity in the garden.

Where to Grow Gladiolus 'Milkshake'

• Sunny garden borders
• Cut flower gardens
• Mixed perennial beds
• Patio containers
• Cottage garden planting

The soft colouring works particularly well with pastel planting schemes or ornamental grasses.

Planting Tips

• Plant corms in spring once frost risk has passed.
• Choose a sunny, sheltered position.
• Plant corms about 10–12cm deep.
• Space corms roughly 10–15cm apart.
• Use fertile soil with good drainage.
• Water during dry periods while plants grow.

Stagger planting every few weeks during spring to extend the flowering display.

Why Grow Gladiolus 'Milkshake'

• Soft creamy summer flowers
• Tall elegant flower spikes
• Excellent cut flowers
• Suitable for borders and containers
• Easy to grow from corms

If you want a graceful gladiolus with soft colouring, Gladiolus 'Milkshake' brings height and gentle summer colour to sunny garden planting.