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Product Description
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, allowing the foliage to die off naturally. You should lift and dry the corms once the plant has died down and turned straw like or brown. Store over the winter in a frost free and dry area, until ready to plant again next year.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 100 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 20 cm |
| Annual Growth | 100 cm |
Planting Notes
| Soil Type | Well drained but moist soil |
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Growing at a glance…
Gladioli bulbs and corms should be planted in March and April for optimum growth in the summer months. If planting in the border, ensure to add plenty of organic matter. However, gladioli tend to grow better in pots and containers as they have better drainage. To combat this issue when growing in borders, add grit to the compost for extra drainage and line the bottom of your hole with this compost/grit mixture. Plant bulbs at twice its depth and width and cover with soil.