Botanical Name: Gladiolus hortulanis
Common Name: Garden gladiolus Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character deciduous: spring bulb Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, clump of stiff, sword-like leaves, arising from large thick corms, topped by a spike of brightly colored tubular flowers Height 4 to 6' Spread 1 to 2' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a rich, sandy soil Hardiness some frost; all zones (usually dug up after blooming) Morphology: Leaves sword-like to 3' long, 3" wide; flat and thin – foliage grows in flattened, fan-like clusters Flowers spikes of very brightly colored, tubular flowers; spikes to 4' long, flowers to 3" across; very wide range of colors Fruit 3-valved capsule Propagation: division of corms (cormels); seed Usage: often used as background plantings with other bulbs, mix well with other perennials and annuals; prized cut flowers Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering during growth; allow to dry when foliage fades; dig up in fall Fertilizing high-phosphorus fertilizer at planting time Pruning leave 4-6 leaves on plant when cutting flowers Pests/Diseases gladiolus thrips, spider mite, scale, botrytis on corms Special Conditions/Other plants bloom 65-100 days after planting Origin: hybrids Family: Iridaceae Notes: |
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