Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Violetta PRE-SALE NOW! SHIPS SPRING

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Pre-Sale Now! Ships Spring (see schedule)

Unit Size	Price	Savings
Bag of 20 Bulbs	$14.95
Bag of 40 Bulbs	$24.95	17%
Bag of 100 Bulbs	$52.95 ($0.52/Bulb)	29%
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Perennial; Grows up to 50-60 Inches
Mid Summer Blooming, Easy to Grow, Purple Blooms with White Heart
Prefers Full Sun

Availability & Turnaround Time

All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.

Category	Shipping Period
All Seeds:
Zones 2 – 10	Year-Round
Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First):
Zones 8 – 10	Early-Mid March
Zones 7	Mid-Late March
Zones 6	Late March - Early April
Zones 5	Early-Mid April
Zones 2 – 4	Late April - Early May
Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First):*
Zones 2-4	Mid September
Zones 5	Mid-Late September
Zones 6	Late September
Zones 7	Late September - Early October
Zones 8-10	Early October

We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.

Product Description

Gladiolus Flower Bulbs - Violetta - Gladiola Corms

A lovely, royal purple variety of our eye-catching Gladiolus! Made even more unique with its contrasting white veins, Violetta is an uncommon variety of a common flower, making it one of the most sought after varieties we offer. Vigorous bloomers, tall Gladiolus varieties sometimes require staking, but make excellent cut flowers! Summer blooming, plant your gladiolus corms in Full Sun and well draining soil.

Fast Facts

Name:	Violetta Gladiolus
Botanical Name:	Gladiolus
Life Cycle:	Perennial
Bulb/Tuber Size:	12cm - 14cm Circumference
Color:	Purple Blooms with White Heart
Planting Season:	Spring
Bloom Season:	Mid Summer through Frost
Height at Maturity:	50" - 60"
Planting Depth:	3" Deep
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Hardiness Zones:	All Hardy 8 - 11, Colder Zones Lift Prior to Frost
Ships:	Spring

Planting Instructions

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.

1- When to Plant your Gladiolus Bulbs:
Plant your Gladiolus in the spring, as soon as the soil has warmed up in March or April.

2- 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.

3- 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 8 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.

4- How to Care for your Gladiolus Bulbs:
If you leave in a temperate region, mulch the bulbs deeply with 2.5 in 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.