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Posted 02/28/2023 in Perennial

Gladiolus (group)

Known for its spectacular summer blooms, Gladiolus blooms a diverse range of funnel shape blooms including white, cream, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and green. After foliage yellows in the fall; dig up corms, cut off stems, separate any small corms at the base and store in a cool dry area.

Post Details

Latin Name
Gladiolus (group)
Common Name
Gladiolus
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1.5-6 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Potential Pests
Bortytis, crown rot, wilt, mosaic virus, aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, and thrips

Plant Story

Known for its spectacular summer blooms, Gladiolus blooms a diverse range of funnel shape blooms including white, cream, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and green. After foliage yellows in the fall; dig up corms, cut off stems, separate any small corms at the base and store in a cool dry area.

Special Care Instructions

Corms grow best when lifted in the soil each year. Plant in ground after frost date or start indoors

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