Gladiolus Blooms. These summer-blooming bulbs produce elegant 3-foot flower spikes with orchid-like blooms. In fact gladiolus itself comes from Latin gladius meaning sword In the language of flowers gladiolus signifies remembrance.
Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 7 through 10. No wonder its a florist favorite its vivid and cheerful hues of pink orange yellow purple and white add an instant charm to any bouquet. Sep 29 2020 Gladiolus is one of the August birth flowers.
These summer-blooming bulbs produce elegant 3-foot flower spikes with orchid-like blooms.
Plant the bulbs in the back of the perennial border as they grow 3- to 4-feet tall. May 13 2020 For gardeners that want colorful blooms in their home and garden growing gladiolus is a great way to do that. Adding a high phosphorus fertilizer or bone meal around your plants can help offset this. MINOR DERMATITIS Name Status.