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gladioli
Gladioli takes center stage in your garden with their long stems and colourful flowers. Whether you like big and bold (Rose Supreme) or small but delicate (Nanus gladiolus), there is always a type of gladiolus to suit your style. They are easy to plant, require little maintenance and the blooms are guaranteed to be a summer highlight. Put them in the ground when the risk of frost has passed and enjoy their colourful splendor. Simplicity, beauty and growth every season with gladioli. Also perfect for a picking garden!
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Gladioli: Elegant highlights for any garden
Gladioli are known for their striking long flowers. Originating in Africa, these bulbous flowers produce spectacular blooms from early summer into autumn.
Different types of gladioli
There is a gladiolus for everyone. Whether you fall for the large-flowered varieties, which steal the show with their impressive flower spikes, or the smaller Nanus varieties that add a playful effect to any border. Their colour palette ranges from soft pastels to the most intense colours.
Special features
What makes gladioli special is their shape: long flower stalks full of symmetrically arranged flowers. This makes them a favourite in flower shops; they are perfect as cut flowers. In addition, you can plant them in backgrounds of lower borders.
Planting and care of gladioli
Gladioli are planted in spring. Find a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs about 10-15 cm deep and 10-15 cm apart. For continuous flowering, it is best to plant a new series of bulbs every few weeks.
When it comes to care, gladioli are fairly low-maintenance. Water regularly during the growing season, especially during dry periods. A monthly dose of fertiliser will ensure rich flowers. When the flowers begin to wilt, cut the stem close to the ground, but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. This helps the bulb store energy for the next season.
Hardy tips
In colder climates or in clay soil, it is advisable to dig up the bulbs in autumn and overwinter them indoors in a cool, dry place. Be sure to wrap the bulbs well, in newspapers for example. It is also useful to keep them in a high place so that mice are less able to reach them.