An absolute treat, this wonderful Large Flowered Gladioli 'Velvet Tones Mix' is a must-have indulgence to introduce to garden borders and flower arrangements.
This rich mix combines the velvety, almost-black blooms of gladioli 'Black Surprise', with the creamy, soft-edged flowers of gladioli 'Priscilla' and the warm salmon-pink tones of gladioli 'Rose Supreme'. Together, they create a sumptuous trio of colour.
de Jager top quality, top size Gladioli are best grown in fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny spot. Plant the corms a week or two apart throughout spring for a long succession of pretty flowers between July and September.
To cultivate Gladioli, choose a sunny site with well-drained, well-manured garden soil.
Dig a trench 15cm deep and place the corms 10-15cm apart, covering with soil and ensuring they sit 5cm below the surface.
Water regularly, maintaining soil moisture until growth is established, and during hot, dry spells of weather.
Stagger planting at two-week intervals to ensure continuous flowering over a long period.
Expect stately, colourful spikes reaching 60-90cm in height which many require staking for support. The smaller variety ‘Glamini’ Gladioli will reach a maximum height of 50cm.
