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Gladiolus

Gladiolus × hortulanus

Zones 310bulb48" tall🐝 pollinator

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Peak bloom: August

How to plant

Plant corms after last frost, 4 inches deep. Stagger plantings every 2 weeks for continuous bloom. Dig in fall in zones 3-6.

Sunlight
full sun
Spacing
6" between plants
Mature height
48"
Row placement
back of bed

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