Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus AGM

£7.50

The true form, these wonderful purple red gladioli are great for sunny borders.

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Description

Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus AGM is the true form and is grown in the UK. They are happy in shade and sun although in the sunnier areas the flowers will not last quite so long. Ensure that food such as well rooted compost or bone meal is available during the leaf and flower stage for them to produce flowers for the following spring.

Cultivation Instructions

Can be grown in containers if required but do not use too much multi purpose compost in the pot. Work really well with the shorter alliums and camassia. Cultivate soils to a depth of 15-20cms and add grit to wet soils and humus matter to soils that are poor. Plant Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus AGM 10cm deep in soil that is fertile and well drained. We recommend that you plant in groups of 5 or more to get the best effect. When flower spikes are 15cms tall add a high potash fertiliser such as bone meal.

Care Tips

Gladiolus byzantinus also are perfect for using as cut flowers.  G. communis subsp. byzantinus is a perennial to 90cm, growing from a corm, with erect sword-shaped leaves nearly as tall as the flowering stems. Deep magenta, funnel-shaped flowers with paler markings on the tepals, are 5cm in width, and borne in erect spikes from late spring to early summer

Growing Information:

Flowering Height: 60-75cms (24-30″)

Flowering Period: June-July

Aspect: Full sun to semi shade.

Soil type: Fertile well drained soils

Scented: N/A

Planting Depth: 10cms

Planting Distance: 5-10cms

New season bulbs delivered from September onwards

 

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