Garden State Bulb Gladiolus Purple Flora Flower Bulbs are imported directly from our farms and growers in Holland. These bulbs are 4.75 to 5.5 inches (12/14cm) in circumference and carefully hand-picked and checked for quality before shipment. This Gladiolus offers a stunning hue of deep purple that will bring beautiful color to any garden midsummer. When planted, the eye catching flowers (Up to 7 per stem) grow on loose stalks blooming from bottom to top. They blossom one by one, delivering more color each day for a long lasting display! Easy to care for, Gladiolus transform almost magically and will grow right up through the leaves of neighboring flowers.

Product Specs:

• Bulb Size: 4.75 to 5.5" (12-14cm)
• Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Planting Time: Spring
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Maturity Height: 48" to 60" Tall

Features:

• Includes Bag of Gladiolus bulbs, temperature controlled and shipped with care
• Good for cut flowers and containers, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, deer resistant, rabbit resistant
• Tall, whip-like stems bear up to 23 florets perfect for flower arrangements
• Gladiolus grow best in full sun in organically rich, well drained soil
• Plant in two week intervals for extended bloom season and continuous availability of fresh cut flowers, stake flowers when needed

Planting Instructions: 

1. Plant gladiolus bulbs in the spring or summer after the ground has thawed and there is no longer danger of frost.
2. Choose a location with well-drained soil that receives full sun. Loosen soil prior to planting. 
3. Dig a hole in loosened soil 6-8"" deep. Place the bulb in the hole with the pointed end facing up. Space each bulb 4-6” apart.
4. Cover with soil and water well so that the soil above the bulbs settles. Keep soil moist during periods of dry weather but do not overwater.

* For a longer blooming season, plant gladiolus bulbs every 2 weeks until mid summer.