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Product Description
Gladiolus Gladdies ‘Tom’ is defined by its bright red blooms, appearing along upright, sturdy spikes from July to September. Each funnel-shaped flower opens in succession, forming a vivid column that adds dramatic summer colour to borders, beds and containers. Its tidy habit and moderate height of 60 cm make it bold yet manageable among other plants.
Sunlight and warmth bring out the best in this Gladiolus, producing strong stems and reliable flowering throughout the season. Compact and naturally sturdy, it thrives without staking, seamlessly integrating into mixed borders or patio containers while maintaining a balanced visual effect.
We recommend pairing Gladdies ‘Tom’ with softer summer perennials for more cohesive and lively borders. Dahlias, Phlox and Marigolds complement the rich red tones perfectly and fill lower planting spaces.
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 60 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 10 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 10 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant approx. 15cm deep. |
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| Soil Type | Moist but well-drained soil |
Growing at a glance…
Plant gladioli about 10-15cm deep and about 10-15cm apart, in fertile/well drained soil in autumn or spring. When planting in a heavy soil, place some sand underneath each corm to help with drainage. You can water regularly as the growth begins to appear and you can dead head when flowers begin to die off, though make sure to leave foliage to grow throughout the summer. In late autumn when frosty and cold nights are likely to return, you should lift and dry the corms and store over the winter in a frost free shed/garage until ready to plant again next year.