Gladiolus × hortulanus
Gladiolus
Common names: Swordflower, Siegwurz
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Description
The Gladiolus sends tall flower spikes into the air in midsummer and is a classic, long‑lasting cut flower for bouquets. The bulbs sprout anew each year and can be planted in staggered rows, so that something blooms from July to September.
Care instructions
Place the bulbs from mid‑April to May in staggered rows about 10 cm deep in loose, sunny soil; adding a few new bulbs every two weeks extends the flowering period. Support the tall stems in windy locations and water during dry periods. Dig up the bulbs after the first frost, dry them, and overwinter them in a frost‑free, airy place.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Heavy feeder
Months
Apr–Jul
Propagation
Methods
- Offsets
- Division
Companion planting
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