Common Gladiolus: Gladiolus communis Care
Gladiolus communis
Common gladiolus care (Gladiolus communis): corm with tall funnel-flower spikes. Full sun, fertile well-drained soil, great cut flower.
Characteristics
The common gladiolus (Gladiolus communis) is a Mediterranean cormous plant with tall spikes of magenta-pink funnel flowers in early summer and sword-shaped leaves. It wants full sun and fertile, well-drained soil; the corms are planted in spring. It is an excellent cut flower. It is mildly toxic. It reaches 60-120 cm.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
