Gladiolus Flower Bulbs

Add a touch of grandeur and vibrant color to your garden with Gladiolus!
Gladiolus, often called the ‘Sword Lily,’ is a much-loved flowering plant known for its tall, elegant spikes lined with multiple, trumpet-shaped blooms. Available in a wide array of striking colors—red, pink, yellow, purple, white, orange, and bicolors—Gladiolus makes a stunning addition to garden beds, borders, and floral arrangements.

Key Features:

• Spectacular Blooms: Each stem can produce 12–20 large, ruffled flowers arranged neatly on tall spikes, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display.

• Long-Lasting Flowers: Blooms appear sequentially from the base upwards, ensuring a continuous burst of color from late spring to mid-summer.

• Ideal for Cut Flowers: Gladiolus flowers are highly valued by florists for their long vase life and beauty in bouquets and arrangements.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies, making your garden more lively and healthy.

• Variety of Colors: Available in nearly every color imaginable—single shades, pastels, bold hues, and unique bicolors.

Planting & Care:

• Planting Time: Best planted in early spring, after the last frost, for summer flowering.

• Location: Prefers full sun for the strongest stems and brightest blooms.

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is ideal. Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay areas.

• Spacing: Plant bulbs (corms) 8–10 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart for best growth.

• Watering: Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during growth for healthier plants and more blooms.

• Support: Tall flower spikes may need staking, especially in windy areas.

• After Blooming: Allow the leaves to yellow and die back naturally, then lift and store bulbs in colder climates or leave in the ground where winters are mild.

Why Choose Gladiolus?
Gladiolus bulbs are perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. With minimal care, they provide towering, colorful displays year after year and are excellent for adding height, structure, and elegance to any garden or bouquet.