Gladiolus italicus

gladioli

• Position: full sun
• Soil: moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May to June
• Hardiness: hardy (borderline)
  
  This is an unusual, late-spring flowering bulb which produces spikes of up to 20 funnel-shaped, magenta flowers. It looks stunning planted in groups among shrubs, where it will spread freely, or for providing vivid vertical accents among silver-leaved plants. The exotic-looking flowers also make lovely cut flowers.
  
  
• Garden care: Plant corms 10-16cm (4-6in) deep in autumn, on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage.

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