Gladiolus Flower Time. Allow the corms to dry in the sun for 1 or 2 days if the weather agrees. Also called sword lilies gladioli are easy to grow and available with plain ruffled or frilly blooms.
7-10 USDA Native Area. Since they bloom in 60-90 days if you stagger your plantings you will lengthen the bloom time and have fresh cut flowers for multiple weeks in summer. A common practice when planting gladiolus is to stagger your plantings every 1-2 weeks.
Gladioli are the flowers associated with a fortieth wedding anniversary.
The flower bulbs also called corms are not winter-hardy. Jun 21 2021 In order to enjoy the beauty of gladiolus flowers year after year most gardeners must store their gladiolus corms sometimes also referred to as gladiolas bulbs in the winter. As they do pull off the bottom florets when they fade. A common practice when planting gladiolus is to stagger your plantings every 1-2 weeks.