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Gladiolus 'Black Surprise'

Gladiolus 'Black Surprise'

A rich, luxurious crimson velvet gladiolus which is now perennial in our garden.
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15 corms

30 corms

Delivery:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Direct Sow/ Plant Out
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Tender Perennial
Position
Border (Back)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
May - October
Height
90cm (36in)
Common name
Sword Lily
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
15cm (6in)
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.

Description

Rich, luxurious crimson velvet gladiolus which is now perennial in our garden. We have built up groves of the taller glads as minarets and towers, either to contrast or to match a dahlia partner. We mulch them deeply over the winter (as we do the dahlias) and with this treatment, they have turned out to be reliably perennial.

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.