12 Gladiolus Bulbs Mixed Gladiolus Flowering Bulbs for Summer Garden Borders and Cut Flowers

Mixed Gladiolus bulbs produce tall, elegant spikes of ruffled blooms in a cheerful blend of colors, bringing vertical interest and long-lasting summer color to beds, borders, and cutting gardens. These classic flowering bulbs are easy to grow and reward gardeners with abundant blooms that open from the bottom of each spike upward.

Mixed Gladiolus are prized for their stately form and outstanding performance as cut flowers, with stems that hold well in arrangements and vases. Plant the corms in spring after the last frost for continuous blooms through mid to late summer. For a steady succession of flowers, plant corms in small batches every two weeks. In mild climates, corms can remain in the ground with a layer of mulch for winter protection; in colder zones, lift and store them in a cool, dry place before the first hard frost.
Species: Gladiolus spp.
Type: Corm (bulb)
Plant_Habit: Upright, clumping
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Zones: 7-10 (lift in colder zones)
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Plant corms 4-6 inches deep in spring after last frost
Spacing: 4-6 inches apart
Notes: Plant in succession every 2 weeks for continuous bloom; excellent cut flower