Gladiolus flowers are grown from a type of bulb called a “corm.” The term “bulb” can mean any underground plant storage structure.

How to Plant and Care for Gladiolus Don’t get overeager to plant your gladiolus corms. They do not like cold soil and will rot if planted too early in the season. Plant the corms in spring about ...

This summer I planted gladiolus flowers in the pots in front of my house. The vertical bladed leaves added height that I was missing in my containers. The gladiolus flowers ...

Purchasing larger, high-quality corms will produce the best results. Look for jumbo-size gladiolus corms for the best flowers. Large No. 1 and No. 2 size corms will also put on a good show.

Soil Gladiolus plants prefer well-drained soil that is a bit loamy or sandy and not overly fertile, says Speight. Don't overwater the soil or the corms can rot.

They are the solid stem base. One corm is capable of producing multiple spikes of gladiolus. Open the bag and observe each corm. It is not necessary to dehusk the corms, but you may prefer to do this.

Gladiolus has been selected by the National Garden Bureau (NGB) as the bulb crop in its “Year of 2022” series even though it grows from corms and not bulbs. Founded in 1920, NGB is the not-for ...

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