Glodilus bulbs

Description

1. Part of the iris family (Iridaceae) and commonly known as “glads,” these lovely flowering plants are available in a multitude of colors and sizes.
2. Glodilus typically reach between 2 and 5 feet in height, sporting flowers that also range in size—from “miniature” blooms less than 3 inches in diameter to “giant” flowers greater than 5 inches across!
3. The taller varieties, which need to be staked, are often placed in the back of a garden to nicely complement shorter plants
4. Start planting gladiolus corms in the spring, once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 55°F (13°C)
5. From your last frost date to early summer, plant another round of corms every 10 days or so. This will result in continuous blooms through early fall!
6. Depending on the variety, it takes between 60 and 90 days from the time glads are planted for the corms to root, grow, and bloom.