Glades are one of the ones that delight with their soaring inflorescences and a rich color palette. Their majestic appearance makes them an ideal choice for creating impressive compositions in the garden and elegant bouquets. If we want to plant gladioli in the garden, we must choose the right date. These flowers come from the Mediterranean area, so they don’t like cold. Due to the shape of the leaves, their name comes from the Latin word Gladius, i.e. the sword. Therefore, they are called Gladioli. They were once considered medicinal plants, today they are a decoration of gardens and city squares. They also look beautiful in a vase.
When to plant gladioli into the ground? Do not miss the deadline if you want Gladiola to bloom phenomenally in the summer
Glades are very sensitive to frost. The tubers need to be dug up before winter and stored in a cool room. We plant them again in spring. Many gardeners do it for fear of frosts in May and even in June. The May ones should bloom in July. Flowers are best planted on a cheerful day. Gladioms tolerate excess water that leads to the development of fungal diseases. Therefore, before putting the bulbs, it is worth soaking them for 15 minutes in a fungicidal preparation. Then you have to drain them and wait until they dry. Only then can they be placed in the ground. Gladiole like sunny and slightly shaded, sheltered from the wind. They grow best in fertile soil. Large tubers are planted deep at about 15 cm. The best method is to dig a hole with a depth corresponding to a three -time tuber height. It is also important to maintain a fifteen -centimeter distance between flowers. Plants must have enough space to fully develop. If we want a discount with swords to look impressive, it is worth planting Gladiola with different flowering time. Early varieties bloom after about 70 days from the moment of planting, on average early after about 90 days, and late only after 110 days.
What do glades like? Watering, fertilization, supports
Glades require regular watering, especially during drought. However, be careful not to pour them. Glades are susceptible to fungal diseases such as fusariosis and gray mold. To prevent diseases, avoid excessive watering and ensure good air circulation. In the event of symptoms of the disease, the appropriate fungicide should be used. It is worth fertilizing the gladius every 2-3 weeks with multi-component fertilizer, designed for flowering plants. High swords may require supports to prevent inflorescences under the influence of wind or rain. You can use bamboo poles or special flower supports.
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