Gladiolus bulbs- Mix color (10 Bulbs),Summer flowering, Caribbeangardenseed

Gladiolus
Plant
Gladiolus is a genus of perennial bulbous flowering plants in the iris family. It is sometimes called the ‘Sword lily’, but usually by its generic name. The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa.
Gladiolus
If you are interested in planting a mix of different colors of gladiolus this is the package for you !
Great for those people looking to have beautiful cut flowers in there home this summer or to sell at the local farmers market! Colorful gladiolus also make a great background plant for shorter flowering perennials and annuals!

Perennial in Zones 8 – 10. Gladiolus. Size 10/12 cm. This item will Bloom/Grow Mid Summer 2015.

Belonging to the Gladiolus genus (Gladiolus x hortulanus ‘Blue Sky’), Blue Sky is a variety of Garden Gladiolus. This variety is a Flower that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Blue Sky is known for its Erect habit and growing to a height of approximately 1.52 metres (4.94 feet). This variety tends to bloom in mid summer.

Perhaps the beautiful of all cut flowers, gladiolus makes an exceptionally colorful display at roadside stands and is a cut flower staple at farmers’ markets. You also can choose to sell these beauties to your local florists or offer an assortment of bulbs in the spring to your customers for their home garden use.Our Seeds has an expanded list of varieties, based on color range and superior performance. Glads add a great deal of appeal and profitability to your cut flower sales. We sell only top grade corms. #1’s: 12/14 cm circumference; 1-1/2 to 2″ diameter

Blooms Gladiolus ‘Red Sensation
1 of the easiest flowers to grow
55″-65″ tall flower scapes
Excellent cut flower for floral arrangements
Intense red florets
Perfect for a sunny well-drained spot in your garden
Blooms approx 70-75 days after planting
Compact Height for Borders and Containers
Great for Cutting.
Gladiolus is a perennial favored for its beautiful, showy flowers. Its flowers grow on tall spikes and are often found in cutting gardens or in the back along the border (because they are tall). Gladioli have many different colored flowers, and grow between 2 to 6 feet in height. It’s good for cut flowers.
Planting
Plant gladiolus bulbs in the spring once danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
Ready your garden by using a garden fork or tiller and loosen the soil to about 12 to 15 inches deep. After loosening the soil, mix in a 2– to 4–inch layer of compost.
Plant your bulbs 4 to 8 inches deep with the pointed end facing up. Space the corms 3 to 6 inches apart. Water the corms thoroughly.
Gladioli like well-drained, light soil and full sun.
It takes about 90 days from the time gladioli are planted to root, grow, bloom, and store enough energy for the next season.

Materials: Oriental Lilium Mix,The Perfumed Garden,Bulb,Lily Tom Pouce,Longfield Gardens,daylily