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Gladioli ‘Espresso’ is the very darkest black crimson gladioli– I love it with acid-green and grow it piercing through Euphorbia 'Goldener Turm'.
These are best planted outside from mid-April or in pots from early March, if kept frost free.
| Genus: | Gladioli |
| Variety | Espresso |
| Type: | Deciduous |
| Soil Type: | Light soil rich in organic material. | Site: | Full sun | Height: | 1.2m (4ft) | Spacing: | Plant 10cm deep and 10-15cm apart in clumps or lines | Hardiness: | Hardy | Care tips: | Water regularly during growing season and stake tall varieties. Lift after first frosts. | Flowers: | Summer and Autumn. | For the vase: | Remove the bottom leaves, I prefer to leave the spike tip as this is part of the plants appeal but removing it will encourage more flowers below. |
