Gladioli White Large

Gladioli White is a beautiful and exotic flower, perfect for brightening up any garden. It has long, slender stems with white petals that are gently frilled. The plant grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

To successfully grow gladioli bulbs/corms, you should prepare the soil by digging it deeply and adding organic matter. In colder climates, gladioli corms should be planted about 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date in spring for blooming early summer. You can plant them over a few weeks to prolong the flowering period.

When planting gladioli bulbs/corms, it is important to space them out properly (about 4-6 inches apart) with the pointed end up and lightly cover them with soil. The corms should be watered regularly and fertilised once a month with a balanced fertiliser to ensure healthy growth. With proper care, Gladioli will reward gardeners with majestic beauty for years to come.

Growing Gladioli

Where do I plant gladioli bulbs?

Gladioli require good drainage and plenty of sun. For best results grow in moist, but well-drained soil, in full sun.

When do I plant gladioli bulbs?

Plant gladioli bulbs in spring, there’s no need to soak them beforehand. You can plant in pots from March if keep them in a frost-free spot, or directly into the ground from May. You might get away with planting gladioli bulbs as late as July – but they might not flower before the frosts come. You can stagger their flowering by planting a handful a week from March onwards to extend the display. Those planted in pots can simply be plunged into borders as they come into flower.

Plant 15cm deep in moist but well-drained soil. In heavier soils, you can add a handful of horticultural grit to aid drainage.

How do I care for gladioli?

Water well during the growing season and stake before the flower spike emerges. While in flower, give your gladioli tomato or comfrey feed every couple of weeks.

Can I leave gladioli bulbs in the ground?

The traditional method of growing gladioli bulbs in the UK is to dig up the corms in autumn and overwinter them in frost-free conditions. For tender varieties, and in colder parts of the country, it will be best to lift them. For hardier varieties, or in the south of the UK, you will probably get away with covering them with a thick mulch in autumn. Divide congested clumps every few years,. You’ll notice that they produce a lot of bulblets, you can keep these to grow on for future years but it does take quite a bit of effort.