Trends For Gladiolus Flower Care 9+
The stems of gladiolus flowers need to be placed in cages or supported so that they do not fall or.
gladiolus flower care. Dec 15 2020 This will make it easier for you to tend to the plants and harvest the flowers. During dry weather soak the ground thoroughly to supply the equivalent of an inch of rainfall per week. When you fertilize just add the granules next to the flower and then scratch the soil with a cultivator to mix it a little.
Dig over the planting area to a depth of 20-25cm 8-10in and improve the soil with well-rotted compost soil conditioner or planting compost to help hold plenty of moisture to ensure good quality blooms. Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and do not allow the soil to dry out. Well drained soil is a mandatory criteria when planting gladiolus.
Water your gladiolus thoroughly when you plant them. Best flowering occurs in full sun in humusy medium moisture well-drained soils. Use a sharp knife and bring a bucket of lukewarm water to the flower bed.
Mar 28 2018 After planting water glads thoroughly and then keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season. For an ongoing flower show plant more bulbs every two weeks until mid-summer or grow a mix of early mid-season and late-season flowering types. To help conserve moisture and control weeds apply a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around your plants.
For beautiful blooming choose a mostly sunny spot and rather light soil. After you pick the flowers you can fertilize again. Gladioli adapt to a wide range of soils except clay.
Stagnant water makes bulbs rot. Oct 16 2018 Gladiolus is planted in spring and until the beginning of summer to a depth of 4 inches 10 cm with a spacing of about 8 to 10 inches 20 to 25 cm between bulbs. Knowing the right way to prepare dormant gladiolus corms for winter is important as providing too much or too little.