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Gladiolus Carnival Collection

(Gladioli, Sword Lily)

Half-hardy Corm

These specialist gladioli boast an amazing array of colourful blooms on strong stems that need no staking. Our top quality corms will produce superb plants that will return year after year for a spectacular display in your summer borders. Plant Gladiolus ‘Carnival Collection’ at two weekly intervals to increase the flowering period and provide an ongoing supply of superb cut flowers. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 15cm (6"). Corm size: 10/12cm.

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Ideal For:
cut flower garden
Flowering Period:
July, August
Position:
full sun
    • 50 corms - 10 of each variety

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    • Despatch: By end of May 2012
    • £17.47
March and April are the best time for planting Gladiolus corms. Plant them at a depth of 10cm (4"). Choose a sunny, sheltered position in well drained soil. Add well rotted manure or compost to improve drainage on heavy clay soils. Try planting gladioli in groups of five or seven for greater effect. Stagger planting over a few weeks for a succession of flowers throughout summer.
Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally as this will help to feed the corms for next years growth. Corms should be lifted, cleaned and dried off during autumn, removing any remaining foliage. During winter store corms in a cool, dry place away from risk of damp or frost. Replant in spring for another wonderful display.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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