Gladiolus

This is a lovely late flowering spring bulb which produces spikes of up to 20 funnel-shaped, deep magenta flowers. It looks stunning planted in groups among shrubs where it will spread freely by cormlets. The exotic-looking flowers also make lovely cut-flowers.Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: deep magentaOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: hardy (borderline)Garden care: Plant corms 10-16cm (4-6in) deep in autumn, on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage
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