Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Mixed Pre-Order • Shipping Zones 6-12
- Perennial; This radiant mix is sure to give your garden lots of added color
- Mid Summer Blooming, Effortless to Grow, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird and Butterfly friendly
- Prefers Full Sun
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Grow Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Plant Gladiolus Regular Mix
Our mixes offer the gardener a no-fuss approach to planting a variety of colors at once. Red, orange, salmon, purple – spruce up your garden with an array of colorful gladioli. Tall enough for the back of the border or in a large container, plant your Gladiolus Mix and await your surprise and awe when they bloom for you mid-summer through frost.
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Fast Facts
Name: Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Mixed Botanical Name: Gladiolus Life Cycle: Perennial Bulb/Tuber/Root Size: 10-12cm Circumference Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain Color: Mixed Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall Plant Height: 4-5 feet Plant Spacing: 5 inches Planting Depth: 4-6 inches Deep Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, (Hardy 8-11, Colder Zones Lift Prior to Frost) Ships: Spring -
Planting Instructions
Planting Gladiolus Bulbs
Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword) is a genus of perennial bulbous flowering plants in the iris family – Glads actually do not grow from bulbs but from “corm” – a closely related cousin. Sometimes called the sword lily, the most widely-used English common name for these plants is simply gladiolus (plural gladioli, gladioluses or sometimes gladiolas). The Gladiolus flower signifies remembrance. It also expresses infatuation, telling the receiver that he or she pierces the heart. Gladiolus plants are attractive, perennial herbs and semi hardy in temperate climates. All gladioli are easy to grow, colorful and make great cut flowers, hence their popularity. With very little work needed, your Gladiolus will burst into bloom in August, adorning your garden with bright colorful tall flowers that will make for a wonderful addition to any scheme.
When to Plant your Gladiolus Bulbs
Plant your Gladiolus in the spring, as soon as the soil has warmed up in March or April.
Where to Plant your Gladiolus Bulbs
While they prefer full sun, Gladiolus will still grow well in partial shade. Gladiolus plants prefer a rich, soft soil, and plenty of water. If the soil is poor, add a little fertilizer to help stimulate growth.
How to Plant your Gladiolus Bulbs
The Gladiolus bulbs (or corm) can be grown in rows, or bunches. They will tolerate a little crowding, but will grow bigger if spaced out. We recommend planting the bulbs 4-6 inches deep - secured deep in the ground, you are less likely to need a stake. Plant them about 6 inches apart. If you have bought quite a few, don't plant them all at once. Stagger their planting and you will get a better succession of flowers. Add mulch to help retain water, and to keep the weeds down. Gladioli need plenty of water to flower well. On well-drained poorer soil, extra watering will be required. Once planted, your gladiolus should grow well with little attention.
How to Care for your Gladiolus Bulbs
If you live in a temperate region, mulch the bulbs deeply with 2.5 inches of compost to give them an insulating duvet over their heads in late autumn. In colder regions, grow them in a sheltered spot and lift them for the winter when the leaves turn yellow-brown. Lift them and snap the corms from the stems. Dry them out for a couple of weeks, then snap the new corms from the old, discarding the old. The new must be kept dry and cold (but frost-free) until they are replanted. You can dig and divide the clumps every few years to select the best corms for replanting. Without this, the new cormlets forming will invade the space of the original corm and the nutrients will have to be shared. The risk is lots of foliage and no flower spikes.
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Product Reviews
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Fabulous!!
This mix of glads is the best I've ever used. I love to plant them in clusters following the depth instructions of Eden Brothers. These make beautiful, long lasting cutting flowers.
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Beautiful and Easy
These came up tall and flowered beautifully!!! Which is particularly amazing considering that I received them in late March and misplaced them until I discovered them in mid to late June.
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The flowers are just beautiful
The flowers are just beautiful and gorgeous. I wish the review has photo option so that I can submit my picture. Next year, I will stage the planting as suggested by the instructions, so the flower season can be even longer (mine lasted 6 weeks already with all planted in late April in Minnesota). I bought about $300 worth of bulbs and seeds this year. I am super happy with the results. Good quality of bulbs and seeds. Thank you Eden Brothers.
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Received & waiting to plant
The bulbs are large and healthy.
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