Add vibrant vertical color to your garden with Gladiolus flower seeds, known for their striking, sword-shaped blooms and ease of cultivation. These heirloom seeds are perfect for borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements, offering long-lasting beauty and minimal maintenance for gardeners of all levels.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant (often grown as annual in cooler climates)
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Bloom Color: Red, pink, white, yellow, purple, and mixed varieties
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Growth Habit: Upright, tall spikes
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Height: 24 – 48 inches (variety dependent)
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Garden Use: Borders, flower beds, containers, and cut flower arrangements
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO
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Special Traits: Easy to grow, long-lasting blooms
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8 – 10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
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Seed Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 – 1/2 inch deep in well-prepared soil.
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Spacing: Space plants 6 – 12 inches apart depending on mature size.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; water moderately once established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 21 days under optimal conditions.
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Maintenance: Stake taller varieties if necessary and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.