Plant gladiolus to enjoy bold blooms and beautiful summer bouquets. Gladiolus—tall, dramatic, and bursting with color—is the showstopper of any summer garden. Whether you call them …

Apr 24, 2025 · Gladiolus (Gladiolus palustris) is a summer bulb, technically called a corm, that can create a garden spectacle of colored blossoms. A member of the Iridaceae family, plants in the …

Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword [3]) is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). [4] It is sometimes called the 'sword lily', but is …

Although often labeled as “ summer bulbs,” gladioli are herbaceous perennials that grow from bulb-like corms covered with a fibrous papery skin. Full sun. 1 to 5 feet. From early summer …

May 7, 2025 · Also called sword lilies, gladioli are easy to grow and available with plain, ruffled or frilly blooms. Most are hardy to USDA Zone 7, although the nanus species is a hardy gladiolus …

Gladiolus, a striking genus of about 300 species in the iris family (Iridaceae), is native to Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Renowned for their vibrant, sword-like flower spikes, these …

Dec 18, 2023 · Growing from corms, gladioli are relatively easy plants to care for, especially for those in warmer climates. To add these intricate blooms to your garden, follow this easy guide.

How to grow gladioli with this complete care guide. Expert tips on planting, watering, and maintaining stunning gladiolus blooms all season long.

Jul 13, 2025 · Discover 11 essential facts about gladioli bulbs—from corm selection and planting timing through care, pests, cormlet propagation, and creative design—for spectacular summer …

Dec 29, 2024 · Gladiolus (plural gladioli), with their dramatic sword-like leaves, have sturdy flowering stems that stand up to 5 feet tall and have been loved by generations of gardeners!