5 Reasons to #Grow #Yellow #Gladiolus! #flower #yellowflowers

It’s early Summer in the Mid-Atlantic area of the USA and our yellow Gladiolus are blooming! Gladiolus bulbs are very easy to plant. Plant them in the Autumn; dig a hole 6 inches deep and plant the bulb with the pointy side facing up. Fill the hole with soil, and water. In early Summer, they grow 3 – 5 feet tall, and reward you with a cluster of gorgeous flowers! They do like to be fertilized in the Spring. We use an organic fertilizer such as Espoma PT4 4-Pound Plant-Tone Organic 5-3-3 Plant Food. Since Gladiolus are tall and top-heavy plants, you will need to stake them to keep them from toppling over. We use Bosmere E503 Single Plant Stem Support 24″ High with 3″ Hoop, 3-Pack. For 5 reasons to grow Gladiolus, see below …

5 Reasons to Grow Gladious!

1. Gladiolus are very tall plants, so they immediately attract attention to your garden! The cluster of flowers at the top of the stalk add a burst of color to your garden!
2. Gladiolus are very easy to grow. They like 5 – 6 hours of sun per day, and be sure to water if the leaves begin to fade.
3. Gladiolus are perennials, so once you plant them, you don’t need to plant every year.
4. Gladiolus multiply on their own, so you can dig up a clump and move some to a different area in your garden.
5. Gladiolus make great gifts if you would like to cut them and make a bouquet of flowers! It’s called a “Cutting Garden.”

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If you like to grow Gladiolus in your garden, check with your local Home Depot, Lowe’s, online Burpee Gardening, or eBay for their selection of Gladiolus bulbs! To learn how to plant, fertilize and prune your way to a gorgeous garden, subscribe to our YouTube channel!