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 Gladioli
Gladioli
have been a cottage garden favorite for many years, however, recent
developments have brought Gladioli to the modern gardener too with
exceptional new plants being produced at breakneck speed. Gladioli come
in a wide range of exciting colors , flower forms and heights so you
are sure to find something from our range that suits your garden and
taste. Gladioli also make for long lasting cut flowers and are a staple
of the cutting garden.
How to grow
Gladioli are Summer
flowering plants but unlike other plants in its category, which are
planted in the previous autumn, gladioli are planted in the spring of
the same year. When soils have warmed up you can start planting your
corms.
Position
Plant corms in a sunny position, part
shade is also acceptable, as this will help to encourage early growth.
Position your plants in the middle or front of your borders and you are
sure to provide an excellent display of color . Avoid planting in
unsheltered areas of the garden as flower spikes may be damaged or
snapped by winds.
Soil
When preparing soil it is
important to remember two essential requirements of gladioli. They are
hungry plants and they require a lot of water. By adding plenty of
well-rotted manure, garden compost or multi-purpose compost you can ensure you
provide plants with much needed nutrients and keep soil moist. If
planting on dry or poor soil you should follow the tips above and you
can also install an irrigation system to ensure plants receive
adequate moisture.
Care
Water plants regularly and feed
with a general fertilizer throughout the growing
season and after flowering. Remove faded flowers to prevent plants
producing seed which will weaken corms considerably.
Top Tip
By
planting corms deep in the ground, around 20cm, it is less likely that
you will need to stake them later in the
year.
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Gladioli
Gladioli Glamini These petite Gladioli Glamini are half the height of the old-fashioned Gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy they don't need to be staked making them perfect for mixed borders annual beds and even containers.
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Gladioli Large Flowered Mexico Enormous, dramatic spikes of colorful blooms that will look superb in your borders. Height 90-120cm (3-4\'). Corm size 14cm+. (Corm size given in centimeters refers to the circumference). Gladioli will flourish in full sun and in partially shaded areas. They will grow in all types of soil but for specimen blooms plant in well prepared (manured) soil. Flowers July-September, depending on planting time and weather conditions (for a succession of blooms, we suggest planting at ten day intervals). Mid February/March July-September For cut flower, exhibition, or garden.
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Gladioli Laguna A dwarf butterfly gladioli, in an almost unimaginable bi color! Unique eye catching green blooms, edged in contrasting purple will make striking accents in the mixed flower border. Their compact habit means no staking and good, stout stems which are ideal for cutting.
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Gladiolus Callianthus Gladiolus callianthus. White stars with mahogany eyes. Very easy to grow and extra reliable with a half a dozen sweetly scented blooms per corm. Excellent for cutting. Dig bulbs in autumn and store in cool place over winter. Bulb size: 8-10 cm in circumference.
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Gladiolus Glaminireg Charlotte Soft white with a buttery tint. These petite beauties are new to the industry. Half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds and even containers. Plant a batch of bulbs every other week in a sunny, well-drained fertile soil in early spring for continuous gorgeous blooms. Supplied as bulb size 10-12 cm in circumference.
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Gladiolus Glaminireg Christopher Maroon petals with pure white centers. These petite beauties are new to the industry. Half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds and even containers. Plant a batch of bulbs every other week in a sunny, well-drained fertile soil in early spring for continuous gorgeous blooms. Supplied as bulb size 10-12 cm in circumference.
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Gladiolus Glaminireg Emily Soft pink and bright red blend. These petite beauties are new to the industry. Half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds and even containers. Plant a batch of bulbs every other week in a sunny, well-drained fertile soil in early spring for continuous gorgeous blooms. Supplied as bulb size 10-12 cm in circumference.
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Gladiolus Glaminireg Eva Pink petals with a dazzling violet center. These petite beauties are new to the industry. Half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds and even containers. Plant a batch of bulbs every other week in a sunny, well-drained fertile soil in early spring for continuous gorgeous blooms. Supplied as bulb size 10-12 cm in circumference.
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Gladiolus Glaminireg Naomi Stunning purple and white blooms. These petite beauties are new to the industry. Half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds and even containers.
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Gladiolus Glaminireg Tom Dramatic solid burgundy-red. These petite beauties are new to the industry. Half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds and even containers. Plant a batch of bulbs every other week in a sunny, well-drained fertile soil in early spring for continuous gorgeous blooms.
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Gladiolus Glaminireg Zoe Light yellow blends over deep pink. These petite beauties are new to the industry. Half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds and even containers. Plant a batch of bulbs every other week in a sunny, well-drained fertile soil in early spring for continuous gorgeous blooms. Supplied as bulb size 10-12 cm in circumference.
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Gladiolus Hardy (byzantinus) Delightful rich pink variety which blooms in the early summer. Nice cut flowers. Height: 60-70cm (24-28 in)
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Gladioli Large Flowered Blue Tropic Enormous, dramatic spikes of colorful blooms that will look superb in your borders. Gladioli will flourish in full sun and in partially shaded areas. They will grow in all types of soil but for specimen blooms plant in well prepared (manured) soil. Flowers July-September, depending on planting time and weather conditions (for a succession of blooms, we suggest planting at ten day intervals).
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Gladioli Large Flowered Jester Enormous, dramatic spikes of magnificent yellow flowers with orange centers on tall stalks that will look superb in your borders. Gladioli will flourish in full sun and in partially shaded areas. They will grow in all types of soil but for specimen blooms plant in well prepared (manured) soil. Flowers July-September, depending on planting time and weather conditions (for a succession of blooms, we suggest planting at ten day intervals).
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Gladioli Large Flowered Peter Pears Enormous, dramatic spikes of colorful blooms that will look superb in your borders. Gladioli will flourish in full sun and in partially shaded areas. They will grow in all types of soil but for specimen blooms plant in well prepared (manured) soil. Flowers July-September, depending on planting time and weather conditions (for a succession of blooms, we suggest planting at ten day intervals).
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Gladioli Large Flowered Princess Margaret Rose Enormous, dramatic spikes of stunning orange-yellow with ruffled flame edged blooms that will look superb in your borders. Gladioli will flourish in full sun and in partially shaded areas. They will grow in all types of soil but for specimen blooms plant in well prepared (manured) soil. Flowers July-September, depending on planting time and weather conditions (for a succession of blooms, we suggest planting at ten day intervals).
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Gladioli Large Flowered White Prosperity Enormous, dramatic spikes of colorful blooms that will look superb in your borders. Gladioli will flourish in full sun and in partially shaded areas. They will grow in all types of soil but for specimen blooms plant in well prepared (manured) soil. Flowers July-September, depending on planting time and weather conditions (for a succession of blooms, we suggest planting at ten day intervals).
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Gladiolus Miniature These low growing gladioli benefit from all that you have come to enjoy from your traditional types, but with added benefits of short and sturdy stems - so no staking required, plus these look great in patio containers or almost anywhere in your garden. Height 45-60cm (18-24").
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Gladiolus Passo Plant this hybrid variety from early spring through until early summer and you can enjoy its dramatic blooms in the garden or a vase over a long period. First-rate selection of sumptuous summer and early autumn varieties will put on the most dramatic of displays, not just for one year but, depending on the variety, for several years to come. Whether in borders or containers, in sun or partial shade, they won't fail to wow you! Prefers sun or partial shade.
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