Gladiolus 'Espresso'
- Good for Cutting
The very darkest black-crimson
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The petals are edible, they have a very mild flavour and can be used to decorate puddings and cakes
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- Good for Cutting
Product details
- Type
- Tender Perennial
- Position
- Border (Back)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- July - October
- Height
- 1.2m (4ft)
- Common name
- Sword Lily
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- Plant 10cm (4in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in clumps or lines
- Cultivation
- Plant the corms 10cm apart and 10-15cm deep in clumps or lines. For containers, you can pack them in more closely. Plant a few every couple of weeks to give a succession of flowers through the summer and autumn.
Care Tips
Water regularly during growing season and stake tall varieties. If you're growing in containers, stop watering at the end of summer and bring the pots indoors for the winter. Leave them in their pots or take them out and dry.
Flowering Time
July - October
