The Best Time to Plant Gladiola Bulbs
Gladiolus (also spelled Gladiola) bulbs are properly known as corms. You may buy corms from garden stores. They produce sword-like leaves and tall spikes of flowers in a wide variety of colors. Does this Spark an idea?
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Planting Time
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The best time to plant gladiolus corms is after the last chance of frost has passed, typically midway through spring.
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Plant corms at one-week intervals. The plants will then bloom at different times, prolonging the colorful display.
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Warning
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Be sure to plant the corms the right way up. The dead stem from last year's growth should be pointing upwards.
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