Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel'

Gladiolus

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Common Name:

Gladiolus

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Gladiolus (Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel') - Description

A unique and lovely gladiolus strain with large, ruffled flowers in soft pastel colors. The ruffled spikes give a whole new look to your cutting garden designs.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel') - Blooming

For best flowering, it is important to treat your corms with TLC during the whole year.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel') - Growth

Grow in full sun. They do not do well when the roots are crowded by other plants or a building foundation. If there is any danger of freeze in the winter, dig them up at the end of the growing season and dry, treat for insects if needed, and store in a frost-free, cool, location. Remove cormlets at this time.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel') - Planting

Plant corms of tender glads in spring as deep as four times their size. Hardy glads, including G. communis, can be planted in spring or fall. Gladiolus will produce more corms, and should be planted about 7" apart for the largest corms. Plant a handful of corms at a time and once per week to see color all season long.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel') - Pest

The worst pest is a small winged insect called a thrip. Make sure corms are clear of them before planting, and dust plants once a week starting when leaves are 6" tall through flowering.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel') - Interesting facts

Gladiolus are endemic to Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean, Madagascar, and Western Asia. Species include cormous perennials that occur on rocky slopes, grasslands, and marshlands.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus x 'Fordhook Ruffled Pastel') - Soil and irrigation

Light evenly moist soil rich in organic matter. Make sure they get an inch of water each week starting when there are 5 leaves on the plant.