Gladioli Yellow Large

Gladioli Yellow – Bright yellow petals, arranged in an intricate pattern with a tall stem and large, lush foliage. Gladioli stems can reach up to 70cm tall and 10cm wide when fully bloomed. Gladioli produce exquisite blooms in late summer or early autumn, providing any garden with striking, vibrant beauty.

Gladioli bulbs thrive best in full sun to partial shade and need well-drained soil for optimal growth. Gladioli provide long-lasting cut flowers, making it popular as a florist’s choice for special occasions, as well as a favorite among gardeners. This tropical perennial enjoys warmer climates, making it an ideal choice for warmer parts of the country.

You can enjoy Gladioli in sunny gardens or potted arrangements from late summer until mid-autumn. Planting bulbs in spring will produce gorgeous blooms all the way through to autumn – providing your home with beautiful tropical vibes all year long!

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.