Gladiolus is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes. A great cutting flower, gladioli look beautiful in midsummer bouquets.
Available in a multitude of colors, gladioli grow between 2 to 6 feet in height.
The taller varieties, which should be staked, are often placed in the back of a garden to nicely complement shorter plants.
In zones 7 and colder, gladioli corms need to be lifted—and replanted in the spring.
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Hi I live in Ocala FL can I grow them in FL
Also I have a summer home in NH and would like to, plant
them here. We come up the first of June and leave the end of Sept. can I plant them the first of June and get blooms. Also if I cover them with hay in the fall before we leave will they come up again next spring.
If so if I plant some now will they be ok for the winter, here in NH
Thank you so much for your info
Jackie
Abt glads
Iam from India I jst saw the glads I loved it and ordered seeds online can u please help me out how n when abt this plants and iam vry new in this planting please help me
Gladioli plantings
Hi, i live in NE GA, where periennels like daffodils, hythanths, gladiolus bulbs will sprout as early as Feb sometimes. therefore, I need to plant the bulbs in the fall -- early or late? Thanks for your help!
planting bulbs
Hi Julie, Plant spring-flowering bulbs in the fall. In Georgia, spring-flowering bulbs can be planted from October through late December in most areas. Hope this helps!
gladiolus
Our gladious are beautiful, issue is they are ovrr 4feet tall, when they bloom I hzve staked but the blooms bend completely over so I have lots of gladious in vases. The other issue I have if the bloomis really tall the top 2 inches bend over
Any input would be appreciated.
4-foot glads falling over
The size of the corm is directly related to the size of the flower and height of the plant; you must have planted the large type! It’s not at all uncommon for glads to bend under their own weight, especially when they are in the ground; stakes are recommended. This is also one reason that glads are often cut to be used in vases; they display better there. The bend, or droop, that you describe at the top/s is likely due to disease in the plant but could be the result of wind damage. If it’s disease, this could be botrytis blight, which can be the result ofo watering from above and creating standing water/slow drainage or cool, damp weather. This is best avoided if healthy corms are planted in rich, well-draining soil in sunlight. See above for other considerations.
How do you determine the colour of the flower from the corm?
I bought one of those bags of mixed gladiolus corms. They're doing really well in the shallow water bath I have them started in. The thing is, I don't know which bulb is which colour. I noticed some of the corms were more yellowy and others more red or violet. Is that any indication of the colour of the flower? I want to plant them so that all the colors are mixed. Any bright ideas?
Can they be planted late?
I live in southeastern Pennsylvania. I dug up my Glad corms last fall and stored them in my basement. I could not find them for the longest time. I just found them today (June 28). Is it too late for me to plant them? If so, will they keep in the basement until Spring 2018?
Planting Gladiolus Late
Gladioli take up to 90 days to bloom, so if you plant them now, they might make it just before the first frost. If you don’t mind that your blooms might be a little short-lived, then there’s no harm in planting them now. And if they don’t end up blooming this year at all, they will at least have had the chance to gather energy for a great bloom next summer!
Gladiolus planting
Go ahead and plant them and then leave them in the ground .... If they don't bloom for you this fall, they will come back next year. I live in zone 5b/6 and I've never dug up my gladioli corms and they come back every year. My step father told me his late wife had some and never dug them up so I figured I'd give it a try (even though everything I've ever read said that they will not survive in the ground in my zone).
Anyway, might want to give it a try with just a couple of you're nervous but I've had mine for years with great success. :)
gladiolus
I live in upstate NY and left my glads in over the winter. I have noticed that they are indeed coming up right now. Are they going to bloom? I always thought they had to be dug up and wintered inside. big surprise to me
Growing glads in cold climates
Traditionally, the corns should be lifted anywhere where temps go below 32 degrees F and the ground freezes solid or you risk loosing them. Lift 3 to 4 days after the first hard killing frost. If you live in a cold climate but enjoyed a warmer-than-average winter, your gladiolus plants may still grow even if they weren’t lifted. It does seem that winters are getting warmer as we also live in a cold climate and we’ve seen some glads that we missed emerging out of the grown.
When to expect flowers?
Hello, I'm a bit of a novice with Gladioli but have planted several in my garden this year. The leaves are growing nicely but I was wondering after how long i can expect to see flowers appear. The leaves are all over a foot tall but no sign of flowers.
Sorry if this is a stupid question.
Gladiolus Flowers
Hi Andrew,
It takes gladiolus about 90 days from planting until they bloom. If it has already been 90 days since you planted and there are still no blooms, there are a few possible explanations: It could be that there was not enough light (they need full sunlight to bloom), there was too much water (if they are flooded they may begin to rot), or they are too small and young to bloom. For the final possibility, add a little fertilizer mix of 8-8-8 to the soil. If there continue to be no blooms, cut the leaves down in the fall or after they die. Maybe they will bloom next year!
Gladioluses sunburnt?
I have about six or so gladioluses growing pretty remarkably, but I've noticed some rough, reddish patches on some of the leaves. I live in a zone 7, in Georgia, so there's all-day, full sun. It doesn't seem to be hindering their growth, so I'm wondering if this is normal?
spots on glads
The spot are not likely to be good news, Sheree. Are they brown spots with reddish edges? How is the plant at the soil line? Is it showing any signs of decay? This could be boytrytis blight. It may be that the corm was infected and more serious indications may begin to appear as the season gets on. It is advised not to plant infected corms—but yours are already underway.
If the spots are longish, almost rectangular with brown and yellow, this could be curcularia leaf spot. Again, planting of infected corms is not advised.
There are a number of other problems that can afflict gladiolus corms, also indicated by spots of one color or another. Fungicide is recommended, and not planting infected corms is advised. A nursery person could direct you to the proper fungicide.
how can I get my gladiolus to bloom?
I have had them for about 6 years and I live in Danville,va. I don't dig them up at all but the last 5 years the bulbs sprout but they don't flower anymore can you tell why and what to do to get them to flower again? Thank you.
why glads do not flower
There are many reasons why glads don’t flower. Here are a few:
• the place they are planted might not be ideal: If there is poor drainage, bulbs can rot; if the area has become shady (such as due to nearby trees or other plants), they are not getting sun; if the soil has become compacted, the bulbs can not push through it (annual lifting and replanting helps to eliminate this problem).
• the bulbs are old: Nothing lasts forever; after a few years, corms just give out.
• the corms have not been fed (fertilized): Annual fertilization helps but do not overdue nitrogen; use a balanced (8-8-8) fertilizer.
• pests and disease: corms are vulnerable to root blights, bacterial scab, and viruses.
It just might be time to replace and replant.
growing gladioli
Thank you for the information it was most helpful without trying to sell me anything
Moving Glads
The neighbors house burned last fall, I did not know the Glads were next to his home. He sold the lot and the new ow we tore down the house, but removed the Glads with a backhoe. It is the end of May, in North Dakota. I want to plant them.
Can you email me and let me know what I should do? Save them for next spring or put them in the ground and hope for the best.
Please let me know.
Planting Gladiolus
If the gladiolus haven’t yet produced any foliage, you should be able to move them without trouble. If they do already have foliage, it would be best to leave them alone for this season. Then, dig them up in the fall, store them through winter, and replant them after your last spring frost.
can i grow roses 1 foot away from gladiolus ?
roses with gladiolus
glads with roses?
We checked numerous sources and gladiolus does not appear as a companion plant to roses. Here is a list of possibilities: http://ucanr.edu/sites/UC_Master_Gardeners/files/138927.pdf
We also suggest you contact your local cooperative extension service; find your state here: http://www.almanac.com/content/cooperative-extension-services
cold hardy
I am new to gardening and planted several "safari" gladiolus corms last year but never lifted them in the fall -- I live in Idaho zone 5 and figured they would just die. To my surprise the stalks started popping up from the ground in march! all of them! is this typical? Im pretty amazed and curious if they will bloom :)
PLanting with some shade close to tree
Soon going to plant Gladiolus, and was wondering if it will be okay near a few trees that will shade the spot, I noticed it says full sun though, need advice whether to plant in the spot made already , or move all the work to a more open location which is going to be difficult in the area that I am planting in.
Planting Gladiolus in Shade
Your gladioli will probably still bloom in partial shade, but the flowers and the plants themselves will not be as boisterous as they would be in a sunny location. Personally, I would put them in a sunny spot and leave the shade for something else, like bugbane, which also produces tall, elegant flowers.
Help to move glad plants
Hi, My plants are ready. they have grown up but the flowers yet to come. Since these are very long, I am thinking to move it to the corner of my yard. Is it too late to move the plants?
Moving Gladiolus
We wouldn’t recommend moving your gladioli once they have produced foliage. It would be best to leave them where they are for this year, dig them up in the fall, and replant them elsewhere next spring.
Gladiolus growing in low desert zone 10
When and how best to plant and grow Glads in the low desert of zone 10?
Gladiolus in desert climates
In the zone 10 desert, it’s best to plant gladiolus in February. Keep it mind the plants probably won’t make it through the summer heat. Stagger the plantings for extended bloom.
March Frost Adversely Affecting Glads/Were in Full Bloom/Help
Hi! We bought a house in Dec '15. In the spring '16, what looked like Glad stalks came up but never got flowers. This year '17, we had a unusually warm Feb. By March the Glads were in full bloom and beautiful. Then we had a cold snap, well below freezing. We covered them with plastic overnight. When we went out to uncover them the strong winds overnight blew the plastic off. And to top it off, it snowed! Now they are all laying on the ground. They are purple. Now the tips are a very dark purple, headed for black I believe. I have never had a green thumb, I even killed cactus once! I really need some help on what to do to try to save my Glads. I appreciate any advice anyone can give. Thanks!
Glads in snow
You do not say where you are located but if an unusually warm Feb led to gladiola blooms in March, followed by snow…those are some extreme conditions! The flowers that grew and bloomed will not recover. If you are in a zone/area that usually experiences a normal winter, glad corms (the bulbs) should be lifted (removed from the soil) in the fall; stored in a cool, dark place for the winter; and replanted in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. There is no point in lifting them now. But you can cut out the flower stems/stalks, leaving the foliage, and leave them plants alone until they turn yellow and wilt; then cut them. And lift the corms.
Growing in Middle East
I have just potted 4 GLads. different colours (got the bulbs from India), We r staying in DOha(Qatar)-in Middle east. One has grown almost a meter tall. now the climate her is cooling and it wlil be winter (min can go to 8-10 deg. C). How do i harvest the bulbs for next year?
Replanting
I live in southern Maine and have had glads in the ground for the past four years. I mulch them in the winter and they have bloomed nicely every year. I have not had success digging and storing bulbs of various types during the winter as 35-50 degrees storage temperature is hard to achieve here. I note the bulbs should be planted 4" deep. A number of ours are surfacing and the plants are getting crowded. Can I dig the bulbs up in the Spring (vice late summer and storing them) and replant them then with any chance of success?
Dividing Gladiolus
Hi Dan,
Yes, that is just the thing to do. When the ground thaws and there is no threat of a late freeze, go ahead and divide them. A little trick for making an easier job of it is to use a spade fork (a spade with four to five tines) to loosen the soil all around the bulbs. If you have access to a second spade fork (maybe ask a neighbor), place the two forks back to back and push them into a clump of glads, working them like scissors to separate the bulbs. Work them until you have small individual clumps and replant those. In the meantime, cover those exposed bulbs with thick layer of mulch.
Gladiolus media
What Media to use to plant gladilus, thank
Cormels on Gladiolas
Those are cormels (little corms). Gladiolas, though referred to as bulbs, are actually corms; the cormels are new corms that grow atop the old corm. They should be saved and planted next spring.
gladiolus
I have dug up bulbs to save for next spring,there are tiny (wee) bulbs growing on some of them do I save them or discard?
I live in North Carolina.
I live in North Carolina. when is it a good time to transplant Gladiolus
Transplanting Gladiolus
Hi Patty,
Plan to move them during cooler weather in late fall/early winter.
Gladiolus
Did I pull up my glass to early, flowers have gone .
About Gladiola blooms....
I love my glads, but I they never bloom all the same direction. Is there a way to know, when I plant the corn, which direction the bloom will face?
Facing Glads
Hi Vicki,
That is an interesting question! I wonder how many people have asked themselves the same thing. Sorry to report that there isn’t a way to know. All you can do is place the root side (flat and wide) down and hope for the best!
I live in Ohio and was
I live in Ohio and was wondering if I have to dig up my bulbs in order for them to come up again in the spring?
Hardiness of Gladiolus
Hi Angela,
Most gladiolus are only hardy to Zone 7 so it is a good idea to dig them up and overwinter them inside, given your climate.
to plant or not?
I live in northern va.. Shenandoah valley area. I bought new gladiolus bulbs this year. Intending on redoing an old flower bed. I have almost finished digging everything out. We had a rainy, cold spell..which delayed my project for a bit. Is it too late to plant now when I reset the other flowers?
The new bulbs are still in their open mesh bags inside brown paper bag.
Gladiolus
What are the pods where my flowers were on the stalks?
Pods on my plant
These are little seed pods. Wait until they turn brown before taking them off the plant. In early spring plant the seeds in pots inside and wait until they are a few inches tall before plating them outdoors. It may take a couple of years before they will flower.
Gladiolus corms
Could you please tell me what a corm is???
The corm is just another word
The corm is just another word for bulb.
Do Glad corms need separated?
I planted about 20 corms a couple of years ago and only a few came up and have continued to come up, this is their 3rd season. I noticed this year that a couple of the plants seem like they have another plant growing directly next to it. Do Glads produce additional corms and if so, do they need separated like other bulb plants?
New Growth on Gladiolus
Hi Paula,
Yes, that is new growth (called a cormlet or cormel)–and a sign of healthy, happy glads! They are next year’s root stock. Gladiolus grow from new corms that form on top of the old corm, which dies after a year.
No Glad Flowers
I live on the coast of Washington State. In April or May, (can't remember exactly when) I planted about 30 corms, in individual holes, along the sunny edge of my back deck. Each hole was filled with Miracle Grow planting soil and about a teaspoon of bone meal. Its now the middle of July and all I have are leaves, varying from 12-24" high. no evidence of stalks or flowers. Any ideas?
Gladiolus Not Blooming
Hi Ted,
I wonder if they were planted too deep and/or the corms are too wet. Once the foliage dies back this year, dig and reset them for next year. They should be 3 to 5 inches deep.
Glads - to plant or to wait until next year
Hello:
I have three dozen glad bulbs that were intended for planting this spring. We needed to dig up a water line and so garden planting in this location was put on hold. We are located in Hardiness zone 5b.
Should I try to plant these now in mid-July or can I just keep them and plant them next spring? If this is the better option, please advise how best to store the corns/bulbs between now and spring 2017.
Thank you.
I have EXACTLY the same
I have EXACTLY the same question!
Midsummer Bulb Planting
Hi Jean (and JB),
At this point in the season, it would probably be best to store them for planting next spring. Cut off any remaining foliage and make sure corms are good and dry. Cure them for two weeks in a warm, airy location. Then, remove the small cormels, keeping the largest of the corms. Tie them into a mesh sack in a well-ventilated room kept at a consistent temperature somewhere between 35 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. They should be good to go next year!
When/how to transplant gladiola?
We want to dig up a few of our plants to share with a friend, who will share some theirs (different colors than we have). When/how do we do this?
Digging Gladiolus
Hi Ginny,
Wait about six weeks after the plants are done blooming. Then, use a spade fork to gently loosen and lift the soil around the corms (be mindful not to puncture them). Pull them out, give them a rinse, let them dry in the sun, and swap away!
gladiolus flowers
why are my flowers dying as soon as they bloom,and why are the stalks leaning over and breaking,is there a certain way to plant,mine are at the end of my yard in a straight line ,should they be planted more of a bush like plant
Planting Gladiolus
Hi Debora,
The best way to plant gladiolus is to space the corms about 4 to 6 inches apart (whether in a grouping or in a line formation). What is key is staking tall varieties at planting time (making sure not to damage corms when installing the stakes). If your flower spikes are unsupported and breaking, it makes sense the flowers are dying, as damaged stalks disrupt the flow of water and nutrients. The plant is in survival mode, which means flower production is last on its list of priorities!
1st TIME PLANTING GLADIOLUS
I PLANTED GLADIOLUS IN LARGE POTS , W/DRAINAGE HOLES 3 MONTHS AGO ,ALL I HAVE IS 30'' GREEN STALKS,NO FLOWERS, WILL THEY NOT GET FLOWERS THE 1st YEAR?I LIVE IN DE AND EVERYTHING ELSE HAS ALREADY BLOOMED EXCEPT THEM WHAT'S UP?
when will gladiolus bloom
Your glads should bloom this year. It takes about 90 to 100 days from the time gladioli are planted to root, grow, bloom, and store enough energy for the next season. You may want to try adding some compost or aged manure to your pots.
Gladiolus Pretty Pinks
I do not have a green thumb! But I did get some Gladiolus Pretty Pinks. I was so amazed when they started coming up!! They are now almost 2 1/2 feet tall. I was worried about planting them outdoors. The Texas soil is like Mud!!! So I bought a big 14 inch pot and planted the bulbs in that, they are indoors. I spaced the bulbs apart like it said. ( 4 ) of them. There are no flowers yet, but the green leaves are so long they are drooping over!! Are they suppose to droop? They don't look at all like they are dying. But still No flowers. What can I do to avoid them drooping over. Thank you. Diane
Moving in June
I'm moving its June in Ohio. Can I dig and replant them now or will it kill them ?
transplanting gladiolus
Hi, Melissa, As noted above, it’s important to leave the foliage intact/attached, after the flower fades, to enable the plant to thrive. You should be able to transplant if you use a little extra TLC: lift the glad bulb (corm) with a lot of the soil it is planted it. Go deep for the roots, as far as you are able. Set the into a container or box. When you get to your new place, rather than replant—because you will be lifting again in fall—maintain the bulbs in the container/s. In fall, procede to store them as described above.
strange pods
Just out of curiosity, what are the strange pods that form where each blossom has been?
gladiolus
how do I trim the flower from the plant?
cutting the flower
David, do you mean to cut the stem and display the flower? If so, cut it in such a way that you have a length of stem below the last bud—you want to plant the stem into a vase with the last stem out of water. Take a sharp knife and slice the stem.
Tiny immature bulbs
Can you tell me how tiny pea- sized baby bulbs -that are separated from the mother bulb -continue to grow without roots of their own?I continue to plant and store every year but don't how they continue to mature if they have fallen off the mother bulb. Do I keep burying in pot w mature bulbs as I feed and grow thru the season? Help! Cannot find this info anywhere
Gladiolus pods?
what is the tiny pea-sized ball next to plant in pot? and what do i do with it?
I want to plant this any one
I want to plant this any one can give me the guide line
New color gladiolus in flower bed
I had a glad come up in a Louisiana Iris (yellow) bed. It is bright orange with bright yellow edges. The original glads planted there were orange. If this is a new color, what should I do to take advantage of future financial value.
Gladiolus bulbs
I bought some bulbs can I plant them now will I see flowers this summer or no
Gladiolus Plantation
I want to plant gladiolus bulbs in August this year when expected temperature in our region will range from 25C to 42C. would it be appropriate
Gladiolas
I planted many colors of glads 5 years ago. For the last 2 years all my glads were Salmon color. Why is that?
There are a few causes for
There are a few causes for color change, older corms sometimes change color over time and a couple of viruses can also cause the change. Some gardeners suggest that change in light and soil pH values also can cause color change.
Gladiolus
I am planning to plant Gladiolus corns this weekend. Will they yield blooms this year?
Also how do I stake them?
Thanks, LaNita Willis
bloom time
Your glads should bloom this year. (Nothing is guaranteed in life and in the garden—but these are relatively fail-safe.)
Stake when you plant. You do not want to do it later and risk damage to the corm or growth of the plant.
Left stalks on over winter
I got the wrong advice and left the glad stAlks on over winter. Now the main bulbs are soft and less in mass but they have many small bulbs. Can I still try planting main bulbs ???
Moving sprouted glads
Much to my dismay, I mixed up my bulbs and now my glads are sprouting in a six inch deep container where it is mostly shady...a container in which I thought I had put caladium bulbs. Now that they have sprouted and are eight inches high I am tempted to move them to a more suitable place. Can this be done?
I have transplanted glads at
I have transplanted glads at different times with varying results, but go ahead and water them freely.
Hi my Gladiolas stem is
Hi my Gladiolas stem is turning yellow. They haven't bloomed yet and u live in the high desert part of California. I'm wondering if that plant is becoming diseased? They are already in the ground.
It could be a disease but it
It could be a disease but it could also be problems with your soil and/or moisture. Glads grow best in loamy soil with good drainage. Compacted soil hampers root growth. Glads also need lots of water to develop a good root system. Make sure your plants get at least 1 inch of water per week.
Glad
Hi. I just bought some daygl Mix gladiolus and i live in west virginia w is it safe to plant them now and if so when could xpect blooming to start
Gladiolas.
I planted some a few years back along the fence and when they grew the blooms were facing the fence and not the yard. I just bought more bulbs. What's the secret to getting them to bloom in the right direction?
gladiolas
I am in northern California. I have glads that just started blooming and I want to know how to cut them to bring indoors to enjoy. do I cut just the bloomed ones and let the others on the stalk continue to grow? or will the others on stalk open up indoors?
Cut the stalk at the bottom.
Cut the stalk at the bottom. The buds open from the bottom & work their way up. The unopened buds will bloom inside. The bottom ones will die as the otgers start to open.Remove the wilted, dead ones.
Cut the stalks when a couple
Cut the stalks when a couple of lower buds have opened. The other buds will open indoors and you’ll be able to enjoy them for a long time.
gladioli in pots!! Why not
can I plant my glads in large pots
Sure, you can plant them in
Sure, you can plant them in pots. Just make sure the containers have drainage holes and use a good quality potting soil mix. Choose short to medium tall varieties and select container sizes accordingly.
Gladiolus
Planted several a month ago. Most look good but some are turning brown and falling over. Don't know if it is a water problem or disease
gladiolus mix
when saving them where can i put them when i dig them up. i only have a car shed to put things in. i don't have a basement. or can i just leave them in the ground until after winter then dig them up . put and trans plant the little ones if i get any next spring in February . and I also read that its ok to plant them in clumps close together then to have then apart in 6'' I have a small garden space and it looks better to have things close together or i'll get butter cut growing in between every thing. would this be ok
I want to plant gladioli
I want to plant gladioli along the fence line but only where the posts are. How many bulbs would you suggest that I plant per post so that it looks neat but not too bare?
how many glads?
If depends on the width/breadth/size of posts, but with that in mind three or five would be nice. Odd numbers eliminate evenness.
I have a gladiolus garden
I have a gladiolus garden that I leave planted all year, even during the winter. In southern middle Tennessee the winters are mild. I was going to move some of them this weekend but they are all growing, about 6 inches tall now, can I still move them?
Hi Susan,
Hi Susan,
You can move them if you dig carefully and get as much soil with the corms as possible. Plant them in the new spot and keep the soil nice and moist.
We dug up, moved & gave away
We dug up, moved & gave away aprox. 200 bulbs! So far all that were replanted are doing great! Can't wait for them to bloom! :-)
baby corms
When i dug up the glads last fall, I separated the new large corm from the old corm that had bloomed and stored them for winter. But I also have 100's of baby corms as well. They are about the size of a large pea. What do I do with them? Do I plant them the same way as I do the large ones or just put them in a large plot and hope they will grow into larger corms this year or next year? I don't know what to do with them. Will they grow bigger over the next year or two and then plant them in the garden and hope they will produce flowers at some point in time?
The baby corms are called
The baby corms are called cormlets and will grow into a plant. Plant the small corms in a separate area of your garden. You can space them pretty close. They will grow into small plants but will not flower this year. Dig them up in the fall again and replant the next year. Usually they will bloom the second year.
color change
Years ago I planted several colors and they were beautiful, but now they have all turned white. None are colored, what is going on?
Gladioli by a different name
I have a difficult problem that up until now, no-one seems to know answer. My grandfather used to grow what looked like common/typical gladioli. They were in the typical colors of yellow, pink, red etc. I remember him telling me that they were NOT real gladioli but had a different name - although to the uninitiated they were typical gladioli. Any ideas of what they may have been? I haven't heard the name for 40 years so I hope you may be able to help to jog my memory? Thanks!
Hello, I did a little
Hello, I did a little research as I used to work in a nursery & this question rang a bell. Unfortunately at the moment I can't think what the name of the flower is that we sold which looked like a small gladioli. I've found a small article which I've taken a part of & attached below. Good luck remembering, cheers, Shiree. Most of these hybrids are long gone, however more recent hybrids have been produced including the so-called Homoglads; a cross between Homoglossum watsonius (recently reclassified as Gladiolus watsonius) and Gladiolus tristis. Based on descriptions of some of these older hybrids, there is great potential for producing useful garden plants from these species.
Gladiolus planted too close
Stupid me....I planted my first gladiolus much too close to each other in pot....they are already stemmed up by 2 feet in their foliage....Can I replant them in another pot separating them properly? I live within 2 miles of gulf coast in east Texas...please help! Thank you.
Was it Delphinium (aka
Was it Delphinium (aka Larkspur)? I know I used to mix up the two...
gladiolus flower color
Hello. I have planted about a dozen new corms every Spring for three years without digging them up (PeeDee of SC)... just covered the ground with a few inches of pine straw that I raked up from the trees in the yard. Now that I decided to dig, I have 100's !!! of little baby corms.
Here's the question... This last Spring I cross pollinated (by hand) a white glad with salmon-pink glad. Also, I cross pollinated a white with a dark (almost black) purple. What color flowers will the seeds grow to have? Thanks!
Baby corms or cormels are
Baby corms or cormels are offshoots of the mother corm and produce clones of the mother plant. To create new cultivars and colors, you must collect seed from the seed pods remaining after the flowers have withered away. Read more at http://www.gladworld.org/Chapter%20Eleven.pdf
Gladiolus
I would like to grow gladiolus for my daughters wedding on Sept 3rd 2016. Is it possible to have them this late in the summer? If so, when should have plant the bulbs to ensure that that will be in bloom for the wedding?
Thank You
John J.
Hi John,It takes about 90 to
Hi John,It takes about 90 to 100 days from planting the bulbs to bloom. Glads grow best in warm weather so depending on where you live you may want to grow some in containers so that you can make sure that they get the best growing conditions as possible.
Hello. My Gladiolus were a
Hello. My Gladiolus were a Mothers Day gift from my boyfriend this year. I've had them from bulbs, and have 75 of them..They have boomed but im wondering if I just cut the stalk the flowers grow on or all the leaves as well?
Please wait and allow the
Please wait and allow the stalks to turn to the color amd consistency of the brown paper bags before removing. If removed to early, it has a tendency to effect the feeding that nature gives to the bulbs/corms during a time we believe is the ugly time. If you are concerned with the appearance, I recommend planted something that may over-shadow that until each is ready for discard. I enjoy the varying degrees of red gladioli and love adding single colors to the bunch to create different effects. Currently, I have Buck-red celosia camoflouging my glads.
This is the first year I put
This is the first year I put glads in pots on my deck. I noticed that after the flower dies a small seed pod like growth occurs where the flower was. Is this something I can use to grow new ones or is this something that should be discarded?
These are little seed pods.
These are little seed pods. Wait until they turn brown before taking them off the plant. In early spring plant the seeds in pots inside and wait until they are a few inches tall before plating them outdoors. It may take a couple of years before they will flower.
I love the gladiola flowers
I love the gladiola flowers and decided to grow them first time myself. I live in Colorado. Stalks came up and got many stems with buds but they dry up and don't open up or bloom. I have all these stocks and it's a shame the flowers don't open up. Any ideas?
Perhaps you need to put plant
Perhaps you need to put plant food in when you water them, or you need to water them more frequently?
Can you put the corms in the
Can you put the corms in the refrigerator over the winter?
They should be fine in a
They should be fine in a paper bag kept in the vegetable drawer of your fridge. Check them occasionally for rot and throw out any that get mushy.
I planted 30 Blue Glads this
I planted 30 Blue Glads this spring along with 30 white and 30 red. What stumped me was the fact that all 30 blue DIDNT bloom blue at all but bloomed a purplish pink color instead. My question is, could soil ph cause the color difference? If I recall with Hydrangea changing the ph will change color from blue to pink or pink to blue.
There are very few flowers
There are very few flowers that are a true blue color. Many varieties that are called blue have purple or pink hues mixed in. We don't think that the pH of your soil has anything to do with the color change. There are a few causes for color change, older corms sometimes change color over time and a couple of viruses can also cause color change in glads.
Soil ph levels for glads
In May of this year (2016), the response to this question indicates that ph level may indeed affect bloom color.
Hello! I have planted I would
Hello! I have planted I would say at least 100 Gladioli bulbs this spring! I am happy to say almost all of the bulbs flourished, flowered and are doing wonderfully! I noticed that once the flower has gone, a kind of bulgy pod starts to grow where the flower was on the stalk. What are these little pods? Do Gladioli also produce seeds? I live in Illinois. I do not know what the USDA zone is for my area. I have read that you do not need to dig up the Gladioli as long as they are protected from the frost with a layer of mulch. Should I dig them all up? Your responses are so appreciated!! Thank you!
It is handy to know what zone
It is handy to know what zone you live in when purchasing plants. Illinois is a big state and the plant hardiness zones range from 5a in the very northwest corner to 7a at the southernmost tip. Unless you live along the Kentucky border your winters would probably be too cold for your glads to successfully winter over in the garden.
Glads do produce seeds in those pods. Save the seeds and try planting them next spring. It will take several years of digging and replanting the corms before they produce a corm large enough to blossom.
Thank you! It was a
Thank you! It was a beginner's mistake not to know my own hardiness zone. Now it is something I MUST check before purchasing. I am a novice gardener, this being my second actual year of gardening. I live in Zone 5a, so now I realize how much work is involved with the amount of Gladioli I have. I have to dig them all up. I will most likely end up selling them because they are healthy and robust but cannot survive the winter in the ground in my zone. It's a little too much work for me. Ive purchased some new bulbs for fall planting to replace the Glads and made sure they were hardy to my zone. I bought some Lycoris Squamigera, the most cold-hardy of the Amaryllis family! So excited for these so called "naked ladies". Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it.
I bought a lot of spring
I bought a lot of spring bulbs this year. However, I never got around to planting them. I have glads, calla lillies, lilly of the valley and spring mix bulbs. Have I lost them all. Can I plant them now? Help! What should I do??
If you live in a region with
If you live in a region with cold winters you can plant the lily of the valley and any spring-flowering bulbs (tulip, daffodil, crocus etc.) in the fall. The glads and calla lily bulbs will not survive freezing temperatures. If the bulbs look OK you can save them and plant in the spring. The calla lily bulbs can be planted in pots and kept indoors during the cold months.
Hi everyone im wondering if
Hi everyone im wondering if someone can help. Ive grown a around thirty gladioli this year and many have grown really well, most around 4.5ft high. Ive just recently cut the flower stalks and all is well,however ive come across 3 seperate ones that have grown 2 flower stalks. A pink one has a small secondary sstalk consisting of 3 flower buds, a green one with 5 flower buds which is much thicker/longer and a pure white one that has 6flower buds. I suppose im wondering is this normal as i havent read anywhere suggesting it is or could be. And could i take some special measures to take extra care of these 3 once pulled? Thanks for any help guys.
A few of my Gladioli had 2
A few of my Gladioli had 2 flower stalks also!! I found one orange and yellow one that produced 3 stalks!! I would say it should mean our plants are healthy and doing well. The flowers, produce the plant's pollen which allows them to reproduce. It could be that these Gladioli of ours will make tons of baby bulbs this year. Also, pruning is healthy for the plant. I was cutting the stalks off once the flowers faded. Pruning promotes new growth with most plants. Maybe this is why some of them grew extra stalks?
Thanks for the info. Ive
Thanks for the info. Ive found with mine that the secondary stalks had already grown an inch or so by the time the first flower had bloomed, either way im happy :) my partner has already dug some up as theyve started to go brown and weve a solid 40 babys already, only another 20 more to pull up (healthiest ones to)
Awww, 40 babies already! That
Awww, 40 babies already! That sounds great! I made the mistake of not knowing about "hardiness zones" before purchasing the 100+ Gladioli bulbs I planted this past spring. I have to dig them all up in a few days because I live in Zone 5a. I think I will be selling them online because they are too much work for the quantity that I have. They made tons of babies that I haven't even counted yet! I can see them popping up through the soil. They were absolutely Gorgeous Glads! They attracted butterflies, hummingbirds and an array of Moths but I cannot keep all of them. Plus the North side of our house is very shady and AGAIN, I made the novice mistake of planting bulbs there that need full sun (the Glads) so either way I have to dig them up. I am replacing them with Hosta bulbs I purchased on ebay. Now I feel much more informed and educated about the different sun requirements, soil requirements and hardiness zones! Thanks Kristy!
Hi. Zone 9 Phoenix, AZ. My
Hi. Zone 9 Phoenix, AZ. My Glads bloomed well in late spring/early summer in containers. I'm wondering if I can plant some annual, summer blooming plants in the same containers like Vinca after the Glads have died back--my concern is if watering the summer blooming Vinca would rot the Glad corms or the new plants would damage the Glad corms lying below in the container?
Should I just dig up the Glad corms to be safe before putting in other summer annuals even though the Glad corms can last in the containers in this zone?
You can plant some
You can plant some shallow-rooted annuals on top of the corms if your containers are deep enough and have good drainage. If you water only when the soil is dry the corms will be fine. Don't remove the glad foliage until it has turned brown.
I live in Terrebonne, OR zone
I live in Terrebonne, OR zone 6 can I put my glads in the ground now since they have finished blooming? They are in a pot now. Can I leave them in the ground all winter, or should they be lifted?
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In Oregon, you'll need to dig
In Oregon, you'll need to dig and store glads in a dark, dry and cool place. See more detail on this page.
can I transplant full bloom
can I transplant full bloom gladiolus without putting them in shock
If you can't wait until the
If you can't wait until the leaves start turning brown you can carefully transplant the glads now. Dig deep and make sure to get most of the roots and lots of soil around the corms. Then quickly plant them in the new location and water well. You may need to support the stalks so that they don't fall over.
I planted the bulbs and have
I planted the bulbs and have been watering regularly. However, I'm seeing brown brittle leaves/stalks on them. Am I watering too much? It has been in the 100s in last few days.
Please advise.
It sounds like your glads
It sounds like your glads could have a virus so I would pull them out. Heat stress could also be causing them to turn brown.
once my glads have bloomed,
once my glads have bloomed, one per bulb (and they were gorgeous) may I cut back the greenery as it becomes torn and droopy?
Luanne, you should remove the
Luanne, you should remove the flower spike after the blooms fade but leave the plant's foliage. Continue to water and weed. When the foliage fades and dies (turns yellow), lift the corm for starage and cut the stem/foliage back to about 1/2 inch from the corm.
There are a lot of small
There are a lot of small shoots growing up from my gladiolus. What does this mean. Does it mean they should be dug up and separated? If so, when should that be done?
Hi Roberta, Yes, you probably
Hi Roberta,
Yes, you probably have several small bulbs growing around the mother bulb. Best time to separate the bulbs is in the fall after the leaves turn brown.
Will gladiolus rebloom on the
Will gladiolus rebloom on the same stalks or is there a way to extend their life
Gladiolus bloom once per
Gladiolus bloom once per stalk. The best way to keep the colors coming is to either stagger your planting (plant every two weeks) or plant different varieties that are early, mid, and late bloomers.
Hi, sorry if this is
Hi, sorry if this is redundant!! I live in Southeast Idaho & I'm very new to gardening. My landlords are what I call 'Flower Nazi's' so ALL of my flowers are in containers. Do I need to remove the corms from the containers or just simply put the containers in the basement? Thank you!!
Hi, Raven, You would normally
Hi, Raven, You would normally lift the glads from the ground in autumn, so lift the glads from the container soil. Procede with storage as directed above.
I bought some glad bulbs two
I bought some glad bulbs two years ago and forgot to plant them. Last year I found them and planted them (so they were a year old), but they have not come up at all. They had been stored in the mesh bag that they came in, but had been in a cupboard above the washer and dryer in the laundry room for the year after I bought them. Should I just dig them up and forget them? Or should I wait and see if they come up this year? The glads I had previously planted are already up and I am just waiting for them to get flowers. This usually happens after my lilies bloom, which is happening now. Plus everything has bloomed earlier than normal this year. I live in Washington State.
I also found some bulbs that
I also found some bulbs that I forgot I had that I put away. They were in a mesh bag as well as being in a box. When I opened the box the bulbs were very dry. I placed them in some water thinking that perhaps this might help to put moisture back into the bulb. I did this & went back to them & found that they were not going to be able to grow. So I went & purchased more bulbs that were planted & grew with some beautiful flowers. Now the flowers are going away & I can hardly wait for next year. Toss those other ones & try with a new purchase of bulbs. The results will be a purchase you will be glad you did.
I like to say that I plant
I like to say that I plant Gladiola 2 years ago and I still have my Gladiolas The blossom every year rain,snow and I have them every year ,but one think I do I pray for my Gladiolas to come outevery year,I am bless.I put mulch every year and water.thank you for the info I leaner that I need to take out the dry flore to be come more,THANK YOU.
Question Can you tell me what
Question
Can you tell me what is the difference between a Gladioli corm and a bulb. I have planted Gladioli bulbs in pots, they have sprouted well , can I expect them to flower this year?
Good question. Glad grow from
Good question. Glad grow from corms--which are bulb-like structures. So I guess you could say that corms and bulbs are one and the same for gladiolus. Corms need to be at least 1 1/2 inch in diameter to produce blooms, no smaller. If you plant between mid-May and mid-June, you'll have flowers blooms July to August.
I live in South Florida and
I live in South Florida and our summers are pretty wet. If I do not dig up my glad corms will I have issues with them coming up next spring? Will the damp, wet soil contribute to disease or some other malady?
I live in coastal MS (very
I live in coastal MS (very soggy here) and I have left my glads in the ground over winter with no apparent ill effect.
I saw your comment/question,
I saw your comment/question, but don't a reply. I live in the Tampa area and I am brand new to Glads. I grew mine from the bulbs I bought in a store and they have done well!!! I just don't know what am I supposed to do after they have finished blooming their first time?!?!?!?
I live in SC. I planted my
I live in SC. I planted my bulbs about 3 week's ago. The sprouts were 8 to 12 inches tall. The dog dug in my flower bed and broke off a good many of the sprouts. The bulbs and roots were undisturbed and are still rooted well. Will the bulbs sprout again?
Hi! Newby gardener here. I
Hi! Newby gardener here. I have some gladiolus bulbs that I plan on putting in a flower bed pretty soon here. I have a few questions:
Can I lay mulch down once the bulbs are planted? Meaning, will the plant be strong enough to push through the mulch (1-2" of mulch)? The bed where I will be planting them had quite a bit of weeds in it already so I have gone through and gotten those out. My concern with planting the bulbs and waiting to lay much until they're above ground is that the weeds will come back.
Second, what other flowers pair nicely in a bed with gladiolus? Again, newby here, so I'm not sure what to plant with them.
Thanks all!!
Add a thin layer of mulch
Add a thin layer of mulch after planting the bulbs and then when you see new growth add some more mulch. Any low growing or medium height annual flowers will grow well with glads. You could also plant some herbs among the glads.
After planting my Glad corms
After planting my Glad corms and water them for first time do I keep watering them or wait for them to sprout up before watering them again. Don't want to water them so much they rot.
Water immediately after
Water immediately after planting, but then not again until you see growth. :)
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I have just moved to
I have just moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and want to plant some gladiolus bulbs. Any suggestions on how to water and plant them? As you know, we have some snow in the winter but nothing much below 25 degrees from November thru February. Since this is a desert region, can you give any hints on how to water and if I have to dig up my bulbs and store for the winter?
Hi, Timothy, You'll find lots
Hi, Timothy,
You'll find lots of growing and care information at the top of this page, and perhaps in other questions and comments below. Another source of local information in NMSU. The College of Agriculture has extension and outreach, and someone asked exactly your question here: http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/...
Hi, I do not have 4 seasons
Hi,
I do not have 4 seasons problems as I live in Malaysia, full sun and rain for 365 days.
I planted gladiolus for a few years now and my problem is I cannot replant them after the 2nd harvest. I import my corms from UK. Any advice?
Regards.
Hi Try to remove the bulbs
Hi
Try to remove the bulbs well after the flowers will be gone. Store in a cardboard box as any other location. At the same time - plant second batch to have flowers after the first one is gone. If needed - try third batch etc.
This way you can have steady supply of flowers and healthy bulbs for next seasons, Good lack
Hi, I do not have 4 seasons
Hi,
I do not have 4 seasons problems as I live in Malaysia, full sun and rain for 365 days.
I planted gladiolus for a few years now and my problem is I cannot replant them after the 2nd harvest. I import my corms from UK. Any advice?
Regards.
This is my first year
This is my first year planting glads in SW florida. Do I have to spray the glads? If so what do I use? A company sent me corms that are about the size of a dime, will they bloom this year? Thanks
Hi, John, These minis,
Hi, John,
These minis, identical to the mother in color and flower type, are also called "cormels." The most promising ones are the zie of a dime or larger. Before planting, soak them in water for one day. Plant them 2 to 3 inches deep, and keep the soil most until plants emerge.
I live in South Florida and
I live in South Florida and our summers are pretty wet. If I do not dig up my glad corms will I have issues with them coming up next spring? Will the damp, wet soil contribute to disease or some other malady?
There were beautiful glads
There were beautiful glads planted in the flower beds when we bought this house in May- 2014. They bloomed all summer, and because I live in SETX I left them in the ground. They are coming up like crazy, I have nice foliage but no flower stems yet, so my question is... They are planted just here and there, (a total of about 30) and I would like them all in one place for a better show... Can I dig up the ones I want to move now, (Im the kind of person that likes instant gratification) or should I just purchase some new bulbs and plant them where I want them? Thanks for any suggestions!!!
Hi Rebecca, Don't transplant
Hi Rebecca,
Don't transplant the growing glads now. Wait until later this summer or early fall to dig up and divide the bulbs and then replant them where you want them to grow. You can buy new bulbs now to plant in the new garden spot.
Meantime as your corms bloom
Meantime as your corms bloom ,label them with a small tag and twist tie what color,height,bloomtime,location taken from or anything else you deem useful,to help you know what,s what come fall or transplant time.
hi! i`m delfin from the
hi! i`m delfin from the Philippines, my birth flower is glad, where did i get the seed for me to plant?
Hello: I live in Hawaii and
Hello:
I live in Hawaii and Glads do very well here. My question is: Can I plant Glads in pots?
Hi, C: Absolutely! Thanks for
Hi, C: Absolutely! Thanks for asking!
1) can I tell what color
1) can I tell what color flower from just the bulb?
2) Is there a way to change the flower color from yellow to another color?
Hi, Len: 1. No ... er, well,
Hi, Len: 1. No ... er, well, maybe ... sometimes darker corms indicate upcoming blooms in darker shades (same for lighter/lighter). Note: Sometimes. 2. No. Well, soil conditions and disease can sometimes affect color, but it would be tough to do this in a predictable way. "Glad" you asked!
I have planted some gladiolus
I have planted some gladiolus flowers and I noticed that there is red bulb looking things and what do i do with them do i preserve them?
These are little seed pods.
These are little seed pods. Wait until they turn brown before taking them off the plant. In early spring plant the seeds in pots inside and wait until they are a few inches tall before plating them outdoors. It will take 2 to 3 years before they will flower.
Hi now is spring time in
Hi now is spring time in Sweden i sow my glad in pot and they are now 6inch tall,can i plant them outside now in the morning we have 5plus and 15plus in mid day.
I have planted glad for many
I have planted glad for many years,digging in fall and planting in the spring in the same area of the garden. This year we had a lot of rain and cool weather,(Michigan's U P).
I believe i have a disease,plants have brown spots and when they do flower they turn brown. I plan on starting next year with new bulbs. The question is should i try an plant in the same area or a new location?
Thank You
Good question. We have never
Good question. We have never had problems with our glads and have planted them in the same garden year after year. However, according to some experts: To avoid gladiolus diseases, you should practice "crop rotation" if possible, planting glads in different locations from one year to the next. See this cooperative extension page:
www.extension.umn.edu/garden/y...
Hi there,i live in
Hi there,i live in Alberta,Canada and i got a gladiolus for mothers day from my son. He planted it n its growing beautifully! My question is,we get crazy,cold winters here n i was wondering if i can dig them up n replant them n bring it in the house for the winter?
Hi Laura, Yes, you need to
Hi Laura,
Yes, you need to dig up the corms before the cold weather arrives. See our tips under Harvest/Storage on this page.
I live on the Atlantic ocean
I live on the Atlantic ocean in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada and I this is the first year I planted glads, and wanted to know if I should remove the bulbs before or can they winter the same as my lilies in the ground
I planted glad bulbs in pots
I planted glad bulbs in pots this year and the leaves were straight as an arrow and very tall but they did not flower. I did some last year as well in a flower bed with iris and hostas but some of them only flowered small flowers. I was wondering what I could do to get these to flower next year. I was not going to dig them up just leave them in the ground this year so they could multiply. I live in Maryland close to the Chesapeake Bay.
I ordered Glads and won't get
I ordered Glads and won't get them in mid-September...can I still plant them? I live in Northern Virginia.
Plant gladiolus and other
Plant gladiolus and other summer-flowering bulbs in the spring after danger of frost has passed.
What are the green snobby
What are the green snobby (balls) things on the stalks?
We're not sure what you mean.
We're not sure what you mean. You will find little corms with little corm-lets at the base. They are round bobbly-size shapes.
How late is too late to plant
How late is too late to plant bulbs?
I'm in zone 8b/9 in the South (Houston area) and forgot to plant the second half of my order of gorgeous lavender glads. It's early August, if I plant now, will they make it in time to bloom? We don't get cool weather until at least late October/early November here.
Try it. If you do nothing,
Try it. If you do nothing, they will just dry up on the shelf. At least this might give them a chance.
How long will glads live?
How long will glads live? Mine are now about 7 years old and many did not bloom this year or did not come up at all.
Hi, Mark: Seven years. :) ...
Hi, Mark: Seven years. :) ... But seriously: Glads reproduce underground. If you have been pulling out your corms each fall, you should have been gradually discarding old corms for newer ones. But it sounds like you have been leaving them in the ground, so assuming that they somehow have not been subject to some new killer frosts, what most likely has happened is that they are now just overcrowded down there. Dig up the corms at the end of the season and keep only a reasonable number of newer ones for next year. Thanks for asking!
My glads are only on second
My glads are only on second season and this year NO flowers!
Any ideas?
Make sure your glads get
Make sure your glads get enough sun and are well watered. You may also want to add a little compost to the soil for extra nurishment. Don't cut the leaves at the end of the season. Let them turn brown and then remove them.
My bulbs have been in the
My bulbs have been in the ground for many years without blooming very much. This year I decided to fertilize them with Miracle Grow and everyone that came up has beautiful blooms. I have never dug them up.
I planted Gladiolus a few
I planted Gladiolus a few years ago but wanted to change the look of my beds. I've tried digging up the bulbs and found hundreds of stringer baby bulbs. I thought that I was thorough but apparently not! They keep multiplying. They are a beautiful flower but I don't want them anymore :(
How do I get rid of them?
I think you have planted
I think you have planted Holly Hocks?
i love the looks of glads
i love the looks of glads when you stake them. What is the best way to do this? What should I use for the stakes?
Hi, Perry: We're "glad" you
Hi, Perry: We're "glad" you asked! Use just about anything that's tall enough and cheap! Tomato stakes, driveway marker stakes (such as to show where to plow), PVC pipe, sections of volleyball net poles, sections of other poles (such as roof rakes), or just plain ol' strong straight sticks/branches -- we've used them all (and more)! (And tastefully, too... or so we've been told.) Tie the glads gently with string or fabric strips. Remember that you can "stake" a small clump by lassoing it with string tied to one or two stakes. For a straight row, one string between two stakes. Beautiful!
thank you very much my though
thank you very much my though was right wanted to be shure so didnt destroy them
hello, I thought I would
hello, I thought I would share with you a trick that I learned. I grow Maximilian perennial sunflowers and Hardy Hibiscus. Both leave tall, straight, dry stems throughout the winter. In the spring I cut them and save them for staking my dahlias, delphiniums, and gladiolus. They are free and tough. My stakes range from 4 to 6 feet in length. They are perfect. sincerely, constance
After overwintering, will the
After overwintering, will the blooms be simultaneous?
I planted several batches about three to four weeks apart, and I intend to overwinter them in the ground (8b with Texas heat). I'm concerned that staggering my planting will not do me any good when they rebloom next season. I wanted a continual show each season - will they bloom staggered or all at once, in ideal conditions?
If you stagger your plantings
If you stagger your plantings through late spring and early summer, you can have glads in bloom from June through September. It's a good idea as the plants only stay in bloom up to two weeks.
I was given some glads bulbs.
I was given some glads bulbs. Is it to late to plant? I live in West Texas. Thank you
In Texas, many people plant
In Texas, many people plant gladiolus as early as mid-February but you can usually plant through the end of April for summer bloom. We haven't had experience planting this late.
Is Digging Up Necessary? I
Is Digging Up Necessary?
I never dig up the corms and they spread prolifically. But I do cover them with oak leaves from a nearby tree over the winter, to protect them from winter snow, ice and any salt used on the nearby sidewalk. These are removed in early spring. Last winter (2013-14) was the worst winter we've had in 20 years. But this spring my glads are going crazy. The only other thing I did was add lime to the soil to balance the pH prior to adding annuals.
I second this comment. I live
I second this comment. I live in central Indiana (zone 5) and have been growing glads without digging them in the winter for years. I thought last winter might set them back but they are doing better than ever this year. And I don't even mulch them. Granted, they are not the newest varieties, but they are also not any of the ones that I have seen listed as "hardy". They are normal looking glads with colors ranging from white to pink to striking magenta.
I live in Michigan (zone 5)
I live in Michigan (zone 5) and I don't dig my glads up either. They are in a raised bed and even after our harsh winter they are going crazy, making "babies". I want to dig and sell some of the bulbs through my nursery but not sure when to dig them. Can I do it after they are done flowering and just not cut the stalks. Then should the customer let them dry over the winter and plant next spring or go ahead and plant this fall? Thanks!
Hi Natalie, It's better to
Hi Natalie,
It's better to plant the corms in the spring. Dig the glads after the tops have started to turn brown and before the cold weather sets in. Don't remove the stalks and store them in cool dry place over the winter. In early spring remove the stalks and sell the corms.
I live in Austin which is not
I live in Austin which is not nearly as cold as Michigan. Do you cover your plants if it comes a hard freeze? I'm reading that you should plant after frost but what does that do for the bulbs that are overwintered?
thanks...carla
You are in zone 8b and glads
You are in zone 8b and glads can be left in the ground in your area. You can add a layer of mulch over the bulbs in late fall for extra protection.
My gladiolus flower buds are
My gladiolus flower buds are dying. I live in Ga, zone 8. The flower buds have turned black and died before they started blooming. Any idea? Could it be that I applied some humus fertilizer around them and watered? I bought the humus fertilizer from Walmart, at < $2 for a 25 pound bag.
Sorry don't have a solution -
Sorry don't have a solution - but I do have the same problem. First year planting this Spring - great growth but buds won't open. (Chicago, Il suburb)
It sounds like your glads may
It sounds like your glads may have fusarium rot. Check the fertilizer that you used--high nitrogen fertilizers tend to increase rot development.
Hi, I am in North Carolina,
Hi,
I am in North Carolina, and planted a row of Gladiolus in a front bed that receives plenty of sun. I planted about 5 - 6 inches deep as per instructions. Now that they are starting to bloom, I see that the flower step gets really wilty during the hot days. I find myself watering a lot because of this and am afraid I may be overwatering. Is the wilting normal, and should I water daily?
Regards,
LRoyal
If the plants look healthy
If the plants look healthy otherwise (no discolored or pale leaves, stunted growth, curled leaves, evidence of insects along the stem or under leaf or flower surfaces, etc.), then likely it is just the hot weather. Provide an inch of water per week in normal temperatures, more when it is hot. Check the soil each time you plan to water--if it is soggy, do not add more; it the top inch of the soil is dry, then provide more water. You might also try giving the glads temporary filtered shade (such as via a burlap screen) during the hottest part of the day if it is especially warm.
Hello! I planted Gladiolus in
Hello!
I planted Gladiolus in a flower bed that gets plenty of sun. They have grown quite well and are not starting to bloom. They are planted about 5 - 6 inches deep as per instructions. I notice that since the blooms started coming out, they get really wilty during the. Because of this, I have been watering them a lot every day. Is that necessary or is the wilting normal? I am in North Carolina, and we have some very hot days.
Regards,
Linda
My lawn guy weed whacked my
My lawn guy weed whacked my glad stalks before they bloomed. I live in central FL. Will they grow back and bloom this summer?
Glads can rebloom after
Glads can rebloom after cutting if the corm is large enough to supply the necessary energy for another flower growth.
Thank you. These were about
Thank you. These were about 2-3 inches in diameter. Do you think that's big enough to grow another stalk? Should I give them miracle for?
How long does it take for
How long does it take for glads to come when planted by seed? The seed was to be planted like radishes,, I did that,will they form a glad bulb first to take out in the fall? will they show any sign of a growth on top of the ground, or do they only form a bulb to be dug up in the fall and planted the following year?
It will take 2-3 years before
It will take 2-3 years before they will be big enough to flower. You will see some green tops growing this year and you need to dig them up this fall if you live in a cold region. Keep them indoors over the winter months then bring outside next spring. It's recommended to start seeds in trays or pots for easier germination.
I live in Massachusetts &
I live in Massachusetts & have been gardening for which seems like forever, May question is how do you boost your gladiolas to bloom? Im having a hard time this year. Open for a suggestions.... thank you
Glads need at least 6 to 8
Glads need at least 6 to 8 hours of sun and well drained soil. Adding compost or aged manure to the soil will help the bulbs grow bigger and produce more flowers.
Yesterday (06/19/2014) I dug
Yesterday (06/19/2014) I dug up several of the Gladiolas that my Grandmother had set out 25-30 years ago. There were some blooms and several old blooms on the stalks. I tried to get the whole area of plants so that my chances would be better of getting a stand of Grandma's heirlooms.
Her farm was in Alabama (clay soil) and I am in Florida (sandy soil). What do I need to know about helping these plants to survive now? Prune the stalks when transplanting? Divide the corms (?) to propagate?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Before you plant the glads
Before you plant the glads amend your sandy soil with some compost or aged manure. You can cut the flower stalks but leave all the leaves intact when transplanting. This is a good time to divide the corms. After 25-30 years in the ground you'll find that many of the corms have mulitplied.
I live in mid Atlantic. This
I live in mid Atlantic. This is my first year of planting it. Only about 65% seem to grow up now. But the biggest problem for me is some of the leaves (corm?) seem to fall down and bent as they grow taller. (And frankly, I don't see any sign of it to bloom.) Any suggestion or advice? Thanks in advance.
I live in Houston, Texas and
I live in Houston, Texas and planted my bulbs late february/ early march and they are doing great! They bloomed last week but the flowers on the lower part of the stalk are already withering and dying. Do I dead head them or leave them? Will they bloom again or after they all wither up, will they be done for the year? This is my first attempt at flowers altogether but so I don't know what I should be expecting. Thanks!
Usually glads have one stalk
Usually glads have one stalk with flowers and as each flower fades you can remove them. When all the flowers have faded you can cut the stalk. Leave the leaves on the plant until they turn yellow. Sometimes a corm, if it is big enough, can send up another stalk.
I planted gladiolus for the
I planted gladiolus for the first time this year.I live in Georgia and it gets HOT heterosexual in the summer with very little rain.I have some that are blooming beautifully and some that are dying and one or two that has black areas at the base of the stalk.can someone tell me what the black areas are and how often I should water them with little i to no rain every week....PLEASE HELP
You need to water when the
You need to water when the soil feels dry. Glads don't like to sit in wet ground. You may have a blight issue or corm rot. See the link below for more information about diseases.
http://extension.psu.edu/pests...
I have a large area with
I have a large area with bulbs that were here when I moved in and have bloomed every year for 18 years with absolutely no attention from me. Last year I had only 11 flowering stems around the perimeters so I transplanted some . The transplants did not flower and this year I have only 6 blooming stems. Are they too crowded? They keep expanding every year.I'm in central NJ.
I live in Missouri. I have
I live in Missouri. I have never planted Gladiolus before this year. I planted approximately 20 bulbs. So far, I have 8 sprouting. Will I need to dig them up at the end of the season? Also, I do not have a basement to store them in. All I have is an attic.
If your ground freezes in the
If your ground freezes in the winter, it is best to dig up the glads. Just keep the bulbs in a cool dry spot in the attic or in an area of your home that is not too warm during the winter months.
I don't understand this. I've
I don't understand this. I've had these flowers for the last years. Never a problem. I never ever dig them up and they do multiply each year.
The are carefree plants. I think most people put too much emphasis on digging them up in the fall. I also plant new bulbs as late as June and they will still bloom. I live in Cincinnati Ohio and the ground does freeze here. Same thing with Lilly's and iris here. Carefree!
i replanted Glads that had
i replanted Glads that had grown several bulbs attached from a 30 year old garden I have put them in my garden and have never had a problem with them not coming back and I am in Grand Rapids, MI ..I was surprised to read they needed to come up in the fall. Is this just a perception they do better if pulled? My Glads keep growing?
Hello! I live in Illinois.
Hello!
I live in Illinois. Zone 5 and 6 I do believe. I planted Gladiouls in April (2nd to the last week of) and they are growing. The stems are long but are drooping over. They get full sun, well drained. Some stems are turning like a whitish brownish color. Does this mean they are dying? I am going to replant them in the ground when we move in June. They are in pots well drained now inside. I do set them outside in the daytime south facing where the sun comes in the most.
Thanks
Alicia
It sounds like your gladiolus
It sounds like your gladiolus may have botrytis. Immediately remove the infected stem/leaves. To avoid this fungus from spreading, do not water from overhead, rather, water it at the base.
Can I plant small corms and
Can I plant small corms and get flowers
If the corms are tiny plant
If the corms are tiny plant them in containers to grow bigger. It may take a couple of years before these flower.
I planted my gladiolus bulbs
I planted my gladiolus bulbs 12 inches deep before reading it should be about 6 inches. Will it still bloom properly or should I replant them?
If you just planted, we'd
If you just planted, we'd re-set the corms 4 inches deep. Otherwise, we've never tried 12 inches so it's an experiment!
In NY I always plant my glads
In NY I always plant my glads 12" at a minimum in well draining soil. They grow 6'+ tall on average and need this depth to support the plant in addition to staking support. Additionally, this protects them from the frost / freezing. At this depth I also till the upper 4 to 6" each year by hand to loosen up the soil, carefully though as I have found new bulbs a few inches above the original ones planted. Mine reproduce like rabbits ... or potatoes ... and the average new bulb size is 3 to 4" in diameter. After tending the soil in the spring, I cover with another 2-3" of mulch to keep the weeds down and the soil moist. This works for my area where we have hot and humid summer months.
Hi I live in long island Ny
Hi I live in long island Ny South shore I have been very successful with my glads. I never have dug them up but the winters has been getting very cold the past few years and I was wondering if you have been digging up yours? In a bit of a debate if I should.?
very good and usefully
very good and usefully
I live in Belize, Central
I live in Belize, Central America and I have planted Gladiolas for the first time. I planted them three to a pot and set them in my fridge since Belize is so hot all the time. They have sprouted already so how soon can I put them in the ground, and will I have to take them up after they bloom and perhaps store them in the fridge until next year or could I just leave them in the ground all year long?
I doubt you need to keep them
I doubt you need to keep them in the fridge. I live in Georgia and my Gladiolas live outside all year around. It gets very hot and humid here.
I would plant them outside in an area where the soil drains well.
The corms (that is the seed) stay in the ground here in Georgia over the winter because it doesn't usually freeze. If the ground 'Hard' freezes it will kill them.
They don't like to sit it wet soil. They will rot. So, if you have a lot of rain make sure the area you plant them is not heavy clay type soil and that the area doesn't stay 'sopping wet' because it drains well.
It gets to be over 100 degrees here and my Gladiolas are in full sun most of the day. I do have to water them sometimes if it hasn't rained.
The winter weather here is generally cool with some freezing days (not long enough to freeze through the ground.) I do cover the ground above the Gladiola corms with a heavy layer of mulch after I cut back the leaves yellow. Leave the leaves alone until they yellow because they are storing energy for next year's crop.
I hope that helps you. Gladiolas are beautiful! I love to cut the flowers and show them off in a gorgeous vase.
We live in Dallas, TX area
We live in Dallas, TX area and planted the glads for the first time. We seem to be in zone 7B. Do we need to dig up the corms at the end of the season? If so when?
I just bought some Gladiolus
I just bought some Gladiolus bulbs at Home Depot. Is it too late to plant them in Dallas?
In Texas, many people plant
In Texas, many people plant gladiolus as early as mid-February but you can usually plant through the end of April.
Hi Carol, I would plant them!
Hi Carol,
I would plant them! They may need to be staked later when they are tall and heavy from the buds/blooms.
It can be really windy in TX so finding a less-windy spot in your yard would help.
If you have clay soil be sure to prepare the soil with compost, manure, top soil, bone meal; something to enrich it and loosen it. Gladiolas prefer to be well drained.
It takes about 90 days from planting until they bloom. You can plant some each week to stagger the blooms so you can enjoy them longer.
I love Gladiolas! Apparently they are an 'old' flower and aren't the 'in' thing ... buy oh my goodness... They are GORGEOUS!
I remember seeing Gladiolas
I remember seeing Gladiolas on my grandfather's farm in Iowa. My mother showed me how you could pull off the blooms and make a little doll. We just tilled up an area and put in miracle grow garden soil and lava sand.
Thanks so much for your information!!
There are a couple of
There are a couple of heirloom glads that you can leave in the ground and grown as perennials in Texas, but most gladiolus corms should be dug up after the foliage has dried in late summer or fall if you wish to save them for next year. See above information.
Hi...we live just east of
Hi...we live just east of Allen, TX. Last year I bought a bag of bulbs from Sam's Club. They grew 1-2 feet but never showed blooms. I thought they were dead or were a bad batch or that I did something wrong...lots of desire for flowers--2 brown thumbs :( I didn't bother digging them up. This year...they grew like crazy! Some up to 4 feet tall with HUGE blooms!! Love a plant that grows in spite of me! :) Good Luck!!
I have a question. I had
I have a question.
I had planted my in early February.
There coming up now. but, there just two leaves that there about sin inches or more and no stem. That has the flower. How much longer does the stem start to appear. By the way I live in Irving TX A town between Dallas/FTWorth
Thank You
VJ
I read it takes approximately
I read it takes approximately 90 days. I think it is in the description at the top.
I too am growing
I too am growing gladiolus.and have been for 5 years. I live in arlingron tx. you will need some patient to see your first flower on the glads. the stem itself will reach about 2 to 3 ft before you begin to see the actual stem for the flower shoots. you shouls see then bloom in about may or early summer.enjoy!
Vino, I wonder how your Glads
Vino,
I wonder how your Glads are looking now? Mine have grown a lot in the last week! I sprinkled them with some fertilizer and I really think they like it!
It may sound crazy - but I am looking forward to the fall so I can dig them up and separate out the new corms! I will take that opportunity to really improve the soil as well.
We have Georgia 'Red Clay.' I am planning to add in manure, bonemeal and maybe some compost soil to enrich the beds. I am hoping for a 'bumper' crop of Glads next year!
Also ~ If I want the baby
Also ~ If I want the baby corms to multiply ... When should I dig up the bulbs to separate the baby corms, spread them about, and replant them?
I planted Gladiolas and this
I planted Gladiolas and this is their third blooming year. I expected them to multiply ... but there are fewer than last year all ready. I live in GA so I don't have to lift them. It seems odd to me.
Should I dig them up and see if there are any baby corms? If there are baby corms ... should I move them around? Should I add peat moss or other items to the soil to loosen it up or feed?
I had Glads when I lived in the Pacific Northwest and they just do great on their own. So I thought for sure they would love it here!
Wait to dig the gladiolas
Wait to dig the gladiolas until they have bloomed and the leaves start turning yellow. Fertilize your gladiolus three times a year for bigger corms, when planting, when the stems are about six inches tall, and when the flowers begin to fade.
Each glad will produce one or two large corms and several small corms. Break the new corms off the old corms and plant the ones that are larger than 1/4 inch in diameter. These may bloom the first year. Add some compost or aged manure to the soil. Plant the tiny corms in pots until they are big enough to go into the garden.
I live in florida, and i was
I live in florida, and i was wondering if i have to dig up the gladiolus before every winter it usually doesnt freeze around here.
You only need to dig up glads
You only need to dig up glads in the north of Florida where you get frost. According to University of Florida Extension, corms should be dug up, dried and stored at 40 to 50 degrees F for next season when foliage begins to yellow.
I planted gladiolus bulbs for
I planted gladiolus bulbs for the first time this year - live in northern Minnesota zone 3. The leaves have come up, but no blooms. Does it take a few years before blooms will come? I was so disappointed and also we were disappointed that we have to dig up the bulbs and replant again next spring! Especially since we had no blooms this year after planting 60+ bulbs! (or I guess from reading your info above, I should call them corms) As you can probably tell, I am a novice gardener as far as gladiolus flowers are concerned. Thanks for any suggestions you can provide!
Hi Jan, Your gladiolus may
Hi Jan,
Your gladiolus may still bloom this year. When did you plant the corms? If you plant the corms in late spring when temps have warmed up a bit they usually bloom in mid-summer. If you planted them later they will bloom later. Also make sure that they get enough sun.
I live in Lubbock, TX, Zone
I live in Lubbock, TX, Zone 7B. When flowers, such as Glads, say full sun, how much heat can they usually stand? I realize that it probably a difficult question, but my west facing garden would be a beautiful place for my Glads but I'm afraid the heat from the brick would be too hot. Please advise. I am new at Glads in Texas. Beautiful in Florida but.......
Don’t confuse sunlight with
Don’t confuse sunlight with heat. Gladiolus need about 6 hours of direct sunlight. Assuming you’ve got that and other proper conditions—rich, well-draining soil into which you set the corms 4 to 5 inches deep and 5 to 6 inches apart, water well when necessary, and stake against the wind, if necessary—you should have no problem.
A west-facing spot does not typically get the direct sunlight of a south-facing spot, and so is usually not as hot, certainly not for as long as a south face might be. Be sure that your plants get the amount of sunlight they need.
Why do my glads grow well
Why do my glads grow well with buds but do not blossom, they turn brown and dry up.
i have 3 colours of glads
i have 3 colours of glads under my living room window facing west. the 6ft purple variety usually blooms first followed by the 4ft pinks and finally the 4ft orangey yellows. I didnt realise they grew quite so tall & would fall over but staking is difficult as the soil near the house is quite shallow. So i have resorted to propping the base of the stalks with bits of broken bricks. It works for me ! =)
Kindly advise how to speed up
Kindly advise how to speed up blossoming.
I live in the Sikkim
I live in the Sikkim Himalayas. I planted around 30 corms of gladsearly this year in February. They ALL gave me some pretty lush foliage but only 13 flowering stems. "Lots of sunshine" is a bit of a problem because March onwards we have lots of rain and very little sun. they did give me some really pretty blooms though. What can I do to get all y corms to flower? and is there any way I can know what colour the flowers will be from the bulbs? Most of the bulbs I have are all purchased from the local gardener.
Will gladiolus grow inside
Will gladiolus grow inside during winter months?
Yes an option here would to
Yes an option here would to plant in the dry season when you do have lots of UV and sunlight. As they take three months to bloom you need to time it correctly. Start planting one or two month before the beginning of the dry season. This will give you plenty of sunshine. Gladiolus can be planted at anytime in warmer climates in yours you need to time it so its not overcast all the time or too cold. Cool weather is fine around about 23- 25 is optimal for their growth and flowering in fact. Find those optimum months of sunshine and you are away. (:
I've been replanting my glads
I've been replanting my glads for years and have always had really good luck with them. This year the flowers formed and started to open but when I would bring them in they didn't open further. Could my bulbs be diseased? I'm wondering if I should bother digging the bulbs up this fall or just purchase new bulbs in the spring and start over. They are planted on different ground each year although the same side of the garden. Do I need an entirely new spot or is this enough rotation? Thank you for your help.
If the flowers aren't
If the flowers aren't opening, it's probably thrips, tiny insects that overwinter on stored corms. Those affected may not survive at this point.
When you store your corms over the winter, make sure the temperatures are between 35° and 40° F so that thrips will not survive.
Try dusting stored corms with carbaryl, shaking them in a bag with a small amount of the dust (just 2 teaspoons per hundred corms).
this is my first time at
this is my first time at growing Gladioli I have deep red purple with freckles of white on the bottom petal they are so beautiful and now 2 whites are flowering so I'm hooked.. now I know the beauty of the flower I'm looking to next year..... Desman Rare.. port lincoln .. south australia 5606
I have gladiolus. I live in
I have gladiolus. I live in western Maryland, my gladiolus were planted by the person who lived here before me and I've never dug them up. Can I cut the leaves back in fall? The jumbles of leaves everywhere look messy.
It is advised to dig them up
It is advised to dig them up in your area or the winter will eventually do them in. See this page for more information.
Hi, I want to know when is
Hi, I want to know when is the best dates to dig up gladiolus. I live in Unicoi, Tn. That is in East , Tn. I am wanting to dig them up. But I am not sure when. I know in the fall.
You are correct to dig up
You are correct to dig up glad in the fall if the ground in your yard freezes. There are some folks in your area who will leave them in, but dig them up if you do not want to take risks. Lift any time that you are 4 weeks past the bloom but before the tops turn brown. Cut the tops off the bulb and dry in a warm well ventilated place for a few weeks.
Howdy neighbor, I live near
Howdy neighbor, I live near Alcoa, about 128 road miles from you, but much closer as the crow flies. I am in Plant Hardiness Zone 7a and the average first frost for me is Nov 1-10, but since Unicoi is in Zone 6b yours seems to come earlier, around Oct 11-20. After the glads foliage turns brown and becomes dormant, but before your first frost, you need to get those glads (and any other tender roots such as cannas, elephant ears and caladiums) dug up, dried out, packed away in something like peat moss and stored in the basement. Set them back out after the last frost, which for Unicoi is about May 1-10. Last winter (2012-2013) I left my glads in the grown with the intention of sowing wildflowers in that spot in the spring. I counted on the glads just dying and going away, but to my surprise the arose and bloom the following summer. What worked for me may not work for you. Unicoi is pretty close to Roane Mtn while my home is across the road from Ft Loudon Lake backwaters ... quite different topographies. Good luck, lenewoo. Warren
PS The first frost/last frost info for Unicoi came from http://www.plantmaps.com/37692
Hi, I'm karel I live in
Hi, I'm karel I live in wichita, kansas and right know it's october I was wondering if I should plant my gladiolus right know or wait for next feburary to plant them since I am a new begginer at this planting thing an dwould really like to try it out.Since my favorite flowers are gladiolus.
Read the planting information
Read the planting information on this page (above) about when to plant gladiolus.
I live in southern MI and was
I live in southern MI and was wondering what happens if I do not dig them up and just leave them in the ground during the winter. I do trim the corm off in autumn before frost and freeze. Will they come back up in the spring? Will they be ok during the winter?
In your zone (6): unless they
In your zone (6): unless they are an especially hardy variety, the average glad will freeze and won't survive. If they do, they'll be spindly and small and winter will eventually do them in. Dig 'em up! See this page for instructions.
I am just south of Grand
I am just south of Grand Rapids, MI until this article I never knew they needed to be pulled up? Never have and never will and it gets to -14 degrees here. My Glads are better then ever
I live in Nova Scotia. In
I live in Nova Scotia. In the spring I planted 50 glads. Most of them grew leaves that look healthy and a few produced buds but only one produced flowers and they were small, brownish and deformed. They were in full sun, I watered them regularly. My Dad grew glads for years and they were trouble free - what have I done wrong?
Gladiolus are late
Gladiolus are late bloomers--often September. Are the stalks thick when you run your hands up them; if so, that a good sign. Are they getting lots of sun and warmth? Is the soil nice and light and not too compact or heavy? Do you see insect damage? There are some diseases that would cause glads not to bloom. It always helps to apply fungicidal sprays during the summer to protect your glads; speak to your garden store.
Hi Nan, I also live in NS and
Hi Nan, I also live in NS and have had the same issue in the past, I think from the heavy clay in the natural soil here. Any bulb hates too much water and clay retains alot of water. I replaced our soil with triple mix and haven't had this issue since. :) Good luck.
what are the buds that appear
what are the buds that appear after the flower drops ?
The buds that appear after
The buds that appear after the flower drops of are little seed pods if you leave them on there wait until they turn brown then take them off. In Feb plant the seeds in side and wait until they are a few inches tall and there is no danger of frost then plant out side. They will take 2-3 years before they will flower.
I pulled up some glad bulbs
I pulled up some glad bulbs that had been in the ground for several years. Some bloomed, some did not. Some of the bulbs have small white "attachments" on the bulbs. Are these new bulbs or a problem. How do I handle them? I want to transplant the bulbs. Thanks,CLaire
New gladiolus corms form
New gladiolus corms form immediately above the
old corm. You may see small corms called cormels form around the base of the new corm. Follow our instructions on this page for digging up the glads.
We moved to Costa Rica, the
We moved to Costa Rica, the glads are big and beautiful, can I leave them in year round or should I dig them up after they bloom, also do they bloom more than once ?
I live in zone 6 and wandered
I live in zone 6 and wandered if I have to pull my Glads. They are planted on the south side,against the home, and in full sun.
According to the U.S.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you do want to lift gladiolus in zones 7 and below. This is our recommendation, too. However, we've had readers in zones 7 and 6 who did not lift them and found that their glads returned and bloomed! It really depends on how much insulating snow cover they get and how warm the winter is. (This year, our prediction is colder-than-normal.) If you don't lift them, be sure to use lots of fluffy mulch such as straw, hay, oak leaves, etc.
After moving into our new
After moving into our new home and working in my garden, I discovered a group of glads suffering to grow in a very shady area under a big tree. They had plenty of green but struggled to bloom (just got some bud-looking flowers on them.) I dug them up and want to replant them, but it is July; we are in zone 10 (so Cal.) I have prepared a bed for them, but don't know if I need to store them like in other zones or can I plant them? Store them? Please advise and thanks in advance. Donna
Plant the glads now. In a
Plant the glads now. In a zone 10 garden you don't need to dig and store the corms in the fall. They will come up every year.
This year our Glads are
This year our Glads are terrible The stem is all brown spotted and goes right up to the flower part Whats wrong We have a whole garden full of Glads
Your glads may suffer from a
Your glads may suffer from a fungus called Botrytis gladiolorum. Have you had a wet warm summer?
To treat this fungus you may need to use a fungicide and discard any corms that are infected. It's also important to plant any new corms in a different area of you garden.
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