One of the most popular in the gardens of the gardeners and the florists is the Gladiolus Flower which is commonly referred to as the swords lily due to the presence of a blade like foliage and tall spikes of bright blooms. It is a native of Africa, and a gorgeous variety of colour and height, as well as a dramatic focus in any summer garden. The key to raising these beauties successfully lies in the knowledge of how to treat their special planting constructions, namely the Gladiolus Bulbs (or corms).

Planting and Care Essentials

The first step to having a magnificent show of the Gladiolus Flowers is proper planting of Gladiolus Bulbs. These are soft perennial plants, that is, under normal climate, they must be managed as annuals or their corms removed and stored during winter.

• Planting Time: Planting commences 2 weeks following the date of the last anticipated frost. To have a constant supply of Gladiolus Flowers, plant new batches after every two weeks up to the mid-summer.

• Location: Select a place that is in the full sunlight (at least 6 hours a day). The ground should be free of water so as not to rot the Gladiolus Bulbs.

• Depth and Spacing: The corms may be planted 4-6 deep and 4-6 spaces in between. Plant, with the acute side upwards.

• Watering: The soil should be kept constantly wet during the growing season particularly after flower spikes development.

Achieving a Continuous Bloom

The greatest benefit of succession planting is the staggering of the bloom time. Normally, it takes 70 to 90 days before a Gladiolus Flower will start to bloom when the corm is planted. Planting batches all through the late spring and early summer will ensure that you have the tall and colorful spikes all through into the fall. Some support might be required for taller varieties to avoid the heavy spikes bending or breaking in the wind.

Once it has blossomed, it is imperative to take care of the foliage until it turns natural and withers. Through this process the leaves are able to photosynthesize and generate energy which is stored in the newly formed Gladiolus Bulbs, and which assures healthy growth next season.

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