When is the season for Gladiolus flowers?

I really need to get some for a photo project. I'm in the U.K, are these available this time of year?|||They will not be in bloom until the summer. (UK)|||Try a funeral parlor - seems like a very popular flower for large arrangements, at all times of the year. They won't be blooming here (Arizona, usa) for a few months.|||I live in Malta. I have planted my gladiolus bulbs about 2 weeks ago. In my opinion, as England is colder, Gladiolus may still be planted right now. Check out with your local flower store or on the web so as to be sure.

What features of the gladiolus flower would indicate its method of pollination?

I can think of two right off the bat, the flower itself that attracts insects to collect and spread the pollen and the stamens in the flowers that produce and exhibit the pollen to be collected when insects like butterflies, bees, etc. land on them.

In the Fall, how do you store gladiolus bulbs? Is the basement OK?

I want to hear from people that do this and know what to do to have them be ready for spring planting.|||i keep mine in the shed in a paper bag





plastic bags promote rot





you can leave them in the ground for ever unless you want to split them|||Keep them in the cellar. Think dark, cool, and dry. I have a small side room in my basement that is perfect. I keep my bulbs in a wood bucket and cover that with a sack.|||In the Southern Region -Texas we do not pull any of our bulbs. They are fine year round. You can store them in a cool dark place away from any dampness and they will be fine. Let them dry/air out first.|||no it's not ok weirdo

Has anyone had any experience with gladiolus?

I am in zone 6 and was wondering about how long they bloom for. I want to plant some of them in the front yard, but not if they only bloom for a very short period of time.|||if you plant them starting soon, and every two weeks until midsummer, they'll bloom for you for the rest of the summer.





Once the spikes have flowered, they don't hold their blooms, so you have to keep planting in order to have continuous flowers|||they bloom for a short period of time but the trick is to plant some corms every 10 days or so until the middle of july and then you will get successive blooms.


They are impressive looking.|||If it planted with the frequency of 10 days , it will have beautiful


growth and the continuous flowers since the spikes won't hold for longer period

Why is it that people recommend planting hardy gladiolus in the spring?

If they are hardy and don't need to be lifted for winter.|||Typical planting time for glads is spring, as in many regions the winter is cold enough to kill the bulbs. While hardy glads have a better chance of overwintering, it's not guaranteed, and planting them as new in cold wet earth could just lead to rot, without a single bloom.|||Hardy means little maintenance.


Perenniel means cans live thru winter; annuals can't.


Perhaps you have hardy annuals.

How Come My Gladiolus Have White and Yellow Spots?

It has been more than 8 weeks but still dont flower. All green no flowers at all. I planted them in planter box. Water everyday and so far fertilised them twice. What could be the problem?|||Sounds like too much water. Or too much fertilizer. Or both.





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Gladiolus Bulbs Sprouting In the Bag and It's Not the Right Time To Plant!?

I bought 10 gladiolus bulbs. They are in a pastic bag with air holes made all over it. The roots are not growing but the top is sprouting.





It says on the cardboard instruction panel under "Tips" that this is normal, that the bulbs are just wanting to be back in the ground, but it says to plant in March-May.





Should I just let them or put them in the fridge to make them dormant?|||Hi, just put them in the bottom drawer of your fridge. I have a big bag of bulbs in my fridge awaiting planting,but they are just going to have to wait until it's time to plant. It won't hurt them if their sprouting a little. Keep them cold until you put them in the ground.Byee|||i just leave mine in a box just like that in a dark room upstairs, no special treatment and they always grow after re planting the trick is to keep them doormat till planting .


that means no light, there for most people opt for the fridge but that is not necessary.


hope you have beautiful flowers next summer,


Plant after all danger of frost is over


They should start to flower in late July|||Where are you? I have planted my bulbs in the fall and had great results. But if you are in an area where it freezes a foot deep, ask the neighbors or friends.|||Dig up tender bulbs like elephant's ear, caladium, gladiolus, canna and dahlia before the first frost. When the foliage has turned yellow or brown on your bulbs, dig them up and store them for the winter. Replant bulbs in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. If you're storing summer bulbs such as dahlias and gladiolus, give them a quick check to see if any are rotting. If so, remove and discard.


Also check for excessive dryness. Squeeze a bulb to test for health. A good bulb will feel firm, not hollow or mushy. Don't squeeze too hard or you'll bruise the outer skin. In milder climates, leave tender bulbs in the ground. Protect them with a blanket of mulch several inches thick through the winter.

I just found a box of gladiolus bulbs, is it too late to plant them?

I just found a box of flower bulbs, the box says gladiolus, there are three large bulbs and two small inside an unsealed plastic bag and the box is dated 04. Are the bulbs still any good? Is it too late in the season to plant them this year in central ohio? Any advice on growing them?|||Gladioli are fantastic... I planted my last bulbs yesterday... But the ones I planted last year and the year before are already blooming. You can escalate gladiolus bulbs and plant starting as soon as the frost is over, and do so every couple of weeks until the first of June (more or less). They will come up all during the summer. Once they have bloomed, allow the leaves to dry out, then cut back and leave to re-grow the next year! (If you are in a temperate climate like mine).|||Just as long as the bulbs show no sign of drying out, they are plantable and will bloom. Gladiolus grow tall and are not too good at supporting themselves upright. . Keep that in mind when you plant them.|||I live in central Michigan and planted some Gladiolas over Memorial Day weekend. They are coming up already. Yours should be okay if your plant them soon.|||who cares|||my opinion is its too late and i dont know what the climate in ohio so i cant give you any tips on that one sorry.

Can I dig up my gladiolus bulb to straighten it out?

I planted gladiolus %26amp; one of them is emerging on a slant. Would it harm the plant to dig it up and straighten it?|||Probably not if it has not grown too much. Try to disturb it as little as possible and press the ground around it firmly after, giving it some water. As they grow very tall, it will be of benefit in the end.

Should I cut gladiolus leaves after the flowers finish?

I have several nice rich stands of gladiolus. When the flowers are done blooming, the tall leaves start to flop over and look very messy.





Should I cut the leaves back, or tie them up so they are neater?|||You can cut them back but leave enough to keep feeding the plant for next year's blooming. I just tie mine up. Same with tulips and daffodils.

How long does it take for gladiolus to bloom?

I recently planted gladiolus and they're growing really nice but I was just wondering when they bloomed.|||90 days from planting|||Go to this website:








http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/lan...








Hope this helps!