Gladiolus – Large Flowering – Fiorentina, Vandohla & Vista

Planting

• Plant in spring after the last frost.
• If you cannot plant your bulbs and perennials right away, store them in a cool, dry, dark location, like a basement.
• Plant them with the pointy end up in a sunny to semi-shaded area about 13 cm (5 in) deep and 13 to 15 cm (5 to 6 in) apart.
• Water thoroughly after planting

Growing

• Plant Gladioli at biweekly intervals for continuous colour.
• These bulbs do best in well-drained soil.
• Gladioli will bloom in 60 to 80 days.
• Shelter from strong winds.

Taking Care

• These bulbs are very easy and do not need much fertilizer.
• Gladioli bloom from the bottom up and they last a long time, about 2 weeks.
• Stake taller varieties.

Winterizing

• These bulbs are not winter hardy and need to be dug up after the first frost.
• Do not wash but dry the bulbs for a day.
• After you dry the bulbs, place in a paper bag.
• Store them in a dark and cool location.