Gladiolus
Prized for large bouquets, stately gladioli (yes, that's the accepted plural form, and much more graceful than the alternatives) 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 36-48" tall. Bulb size 14-16 cm in circumference. Gladiolus will winter over in the garden in zones 8-11; elsewhere dig them up in the fall and store indoors.
Glamini® Gladiolus
These petite beauties are new to the industry and are a spectacular new addition to Canadian gardens. These glads are half the height of the old-fashioned gladioli, 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; elewhere dig and store for winter.
Hybrid Gladiolus
Prized for large bouquets, stately gladioli offer an enormous colour range, from the most delicate pastels and bold hues to 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. Enjoy blooms for many weeks through July and August by planting bulbs at two-week intervals from early spring until the end of June. Glads are easy to grow requiring only full sun and good drainage. Bulb size 14-16 cm in circumference, unless noted otherwise. Hardy in zones 8-11; elsewhere treat as an annual or dig them in the fall and store during winter.
