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GLADIOLA

Gladioalas come in a wide spectrum of colors- white, yellow, gold, peach, orange, pink, mauve, lavender, red, deep scarlet, green, and black. Their flower spikes reach 3 feet and look best planted in groups rather than rows. Planting bulbs continuously over a few weeks will extend the bloom season.

Gladiola corms should be planted 4-5 inches deep (points up) and about 6 inches apart. Wait to plant until the danger of frost has passed. While gladiolas grow, a new corm is formed on top of the one you planted and the old one withers. As you cut the flowers for arrangements or at the end of the season, be sure to leave the foliage undisturbed. After the foliage dies down, the cords can me dug up, the old corm removed, and the new corms dried for winter storage. Store the corms in a paper bag filled with vermiculite.

Gladiola nanus  (Dwarf/ Glamini/ Baby Glads)
Baby glads are shorter than their cousins and the flowers are smaller. Average height is under 2 feet tall. Plant 10+ corms per sq. foot for maximum impact and bury them 4 inches deep. Baby glads are often perennial and are likely to come back in zone 5.

TEMPERATURE:  Tropical- avoid temperatures below 40 degrees.

LIGHT:  Full sun to part shade (6 hours of sun)

WATER:    Prefers soil to dry out between waterings.