Trio of Gladiolus Bundle: 45 Corms
Don’t call it a comeback. Gladiolas may have gone out of fashion for a minute, but they have always been the towering queens of the cottage garden. They have reemerged and are here to stay. Vertical, Iris-like, ruffled spikes of color- easy to grow, and easy to love. Gladiolas, we are glad, glad, glad that you’ve arrived.
The warm and bright color effect of these three Glads together just make us so excited for spring. Plant with Cats White Violas and Scabiosa Fama White up front to really set off these pink, mauve and apricot hues. Can you just picture it? Gah! We can't wait!
Includes 45 corms, 15 per variety, individually packed in cotton bags, with a wooden label stakes and planting instructions: Smokey, Careless, and Rigoletto Gladiolus.
Height
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4 ft when full grown |
Spacing
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4-6" between corms
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Light
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Full sun or part shade
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Zone
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Grows everywhere in the USA (annual in zones 2-6, tender perennial in zones 7-11)
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Kids & Pets & Deer
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Toxic, not Deer Resistant |
Climate
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Heat-loving |
Water
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Requires regular water |
Indoor & Pots
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Grows well in containers outside |
How to Plant | Dig a hole about four inches deep and plant your Gladiolus corms with the pointy end up, 4-6" apart. Fill in the soil and lightly compress. Water them. Ta da! That's it |
Where to Plant | Find a place that gets full to part sun, in well-drained, fertile soil. Gladiolus work nicely planted behind your shorter, bushier plants |
When to Plant | Late spring, once the soil has warmed |
When to Expect Blooms | Summer, about 90 days after planting. Gladiolus bloom once a season for about 10 days. Stagger planting every 1-2 weeks for continuous summer bloom time |
Care Instructions | Stake to support. Water regularly once they start to sprout, and then give them extra water during dry spells |
Extra Credit | After your first frost, you can dig up, dry, and store your corms in a cool, dark place to replant the following spring |