Gladiolus
Prized for large bouquets, stately Gladioli offer an enormous colour range, including the most delicate pastels, bold hues and almost unimaginable bicolours. Their sword-like foliage and tall, impressive flower spikes make striking accents in the mixed flower border. For best garden effect, plant in groups of six or more of a single colour, or grow dozens of them in a bed reserved for cutting. Imagine the luxury of having armloads of Glads to display around the house! Gladioli will grow in any good garden soil but do need full sun and good drainage. Space planting times at two week intervals from early spring to late June to ensure a continuation of mid and late summer blooms. Height 36-60" tall. Bulb size: 14-16 cm in circumference, unless noted otherwise. Hardy in zones 8-11; elsewhere dig and store for winter.
Glamini® Gladiolus
These glads are half the height of the old-fashioned glads, but still have super bright colours that stand out, even at a distance. Since these Glaminis are so short and naturally sturdy, they don't need to be staked, making them perfect for mixed borders, annual beds, tropical gardens and even containers. Give them plenty of sun, well drained fertile soil and plant a batch of bulbs every other week in early spring for continuous gorgeous blooms. Bulb size 10-12 cm in circumference. Hardy in zones 8-10; dig and store in a frost-free area for winter.
