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Acidanthera Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Acidanthera, 'Gladiolus Callianthus', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white flowers on short stalks. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Blue Isle Gladiolus

The Blue Isle, 'Gladiolus Blue Isle', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificient dark blue flowers with a light blue heart. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Fidelio Gladiolus

The Fidelio, 'Gladiolus Fidelio', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent lavender flowers. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Jacksonville Gold Gladiolus

The Jacksonville Gold, 'Gladiolus Jacksonville Gold', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificient yellow flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. They make striking accents in a mixed border. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Jester Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Jester, 'Gladiolus Jester', spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent yellow flowers with orange centers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Mary Housley Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Mary Housley, 'Gladiolus Mary Housley', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white flowers with orange centers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

May Bride Gladiolus

The Gladiolus May Bride, 'Gladiolus May Bride', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white flowers with yellowish centers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Mixed Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Mixed, 'Gladiolus mixed', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent mixed colored flowers on short stalks. These early summer flowering Glads are strikingly marked with patterns and colors.They make striking accents in a mixed border and as cut flowers. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 3" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

My Love Gladiolus

The Gladiolus My Love, 'Gladiolus My Love', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent pink flowers with purple stripes on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Oscar Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Oscar, 'Gladiolus Oscar', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent dark red flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Peter Pears Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Peter Pears, 'Gladiolus Peter Pears', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent orange flowers with red centers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Plum Tart Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Plum Tart, 'Gladiolus Plum Tart', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent plum colored flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Praha Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Praha, 'Gladiolus Praha', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent orange colored flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Rose Supreme Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Rose Supreme 'Gladiolus Rose Supreme', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent pink colored flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Royal Dutch Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Royal Dutch, 'Gladiolus Royal Dutch', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent violet flowers with white and yellow centers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Traderhorn Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Traderhorn, 'Gladiolus Traderhorn', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent red flowers with yellow stripes on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

White Friendship Gladiolus

The Gladiolus White Friendship, 'Gladiolus White Friendship', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Windsong Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Windsong, 'Gladiolus Windsong', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent purple flowers with white centers. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

Guernsey Lily

The Guernsey Lily, 'Nerine Bowdenni', a spring planted bulb, produces beautiful pink flowers. The Nerines popular name is Guernsey Lily. Nerine blooms as a cluster of flowers on a leafless stem. The flowers are trumpet shaped, and the petals curl backward. The Nerine blooms in autumn when gardens need an injection of color. The blooms are lightly scented.

Hardy Gloxinia

The Hardy Gloxinia, 'Incarvillea delavayi', a spring planted herbacious root, produces lovely pink flowers and are excellent container plants. The large, 3 inch, trumpet-shaped flowers come in clusters of 8 to 10 blooms. They prefer to be planted in a protected area that is fertile and well drained. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom period. Protect this herbacious perennial in the winter.

Butter & Sugar Iris

The Siberian Iris Butter & Sugar, 'Iris Siberica', a spring planted herbacious root, produces beautiful yellow and white flowers. Siberian Irises are very easy to raise. They have graceful stems, a neat growth habit, and their bloom foliage is outstanding. The foliage is attractive all year, even after the first frost when the plant turns a red-brown color. These Irises are used in perennial borders and for landscaping. Siberian irises are very adaptable and hardy plants. They prefer soils that are highly organic, but will do fine with average soils.

Mable Ixia

The Ixia Mable, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful deep pink flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Mixed Ixia

The Ixia Yellow Emperor, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful yellow flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Rose Emperor Ixia

The Ixia Rose Emperor, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful light pink flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Yellow Emperor Ixia

The Ixia Yellow Emperor, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful yellow flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Andes Leucocoryne

The Leucooryne Andes, 'Leucocoryne 'Andes', a spring planted corm, also commonly known as Glory of the Sun, produces beautiful pink flowers with a dark violet eye and a green center. The Andes flowers are produced in clusters of lily-like blossoms on tall stems. This flower is wonderful as a cut flower or a long lasting garden flower. The grasslike foliage dies when or before flowering begins.

Violet Liatris

The Liatris Violet, 'Laitris spicata', a spring planted tuberous root, produces lovely violet flowers on tall stems. The Liatris is also commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeathers and is a popular perennial because of its long lasting flowers. The Liatris also attracts butterflies. This plant is quite drought tolerant, and they will not tolerate soggy soils.