Gladiolus Garden Colouring

Three proud Gladiolus spikes lift funnel-shaped flowers above a fan of long sword-like leaves as a butterfly visits the sunny garden. Choose red, pink, purple, orange, yellow, white, or a different bright shade for each row of open trumpet flowers. Use fresh or blue-green on the tall leaves, make the sun golden, and repeat your favourite petal colours on the butterfly wings. Begin with the bottom blossoms and travel upward to the pointed buds, keeping each curved petal fold a little lighter for depth. Begin with the biggest spaces using gentle pressure, then add stronger colour to the centres, folds, and other small details. Younger artists can use one solid shade in each shape, while older children can blend two related colours, add dots or stripes, and draw extra garden treasures in the open space. As you colour, say the flower name—Gladiolus—and notice its special petals, leaves, buds, and growing shape.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.