Gladiolus is one of the most impressive flowering bulbs for adding height, colour, and elegance to home gardens.

The plants develop attractive sword-shaped green foliage followed by tall upright flower spikes carrying multiple large blooms. Gladiolus is particularly valued because it performs beautifully both in the garden and as a cut flower for bouquets and vase arrangements.

This product contains:

Pack of 10 Gladiolus Bulbs – Random Colours

Bulbs are selected randomly from the following available colours:

• Red
• White
• Yellow
• Pink
• Orange

The pack may contain a combination of these colours depending on stock availability.

Please Note: Specific colours, quantities of each colour, or an equal mix of all five colours cannot be guaranteed in a random-colour pack.

Why Grow Gladiolus?

Gladiolus is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a flowering bulb that combines:

• Easy cultivation
• Beautiful tall flower spikes
• Bright seasonal colour
• Excellent cut flowers
• Attractive garden display
• Good performance in garden beds and containers

A group planting of Gladiolus creates a particularly impressive display because the upright flower spikes rise beautifully above the surrounding foliage.

Key Features

• Pack of 10 Gladiolus bulbs
• Supplied in random colours
• Five possible colours: Red, White, Yellow, Pink & Orange
• Easy to grow
• Tall and elegant flower spikes
• Excellent cut flower
• Suitable for beginners
• Ideal for kiyaris and flower beds
• Suitable for lawn borders
• Can be grown in pots and grow bags
• Attractive sword-shaped foliage
• Excellent seasonal garden display
• Suitable for hot climates of Pakistan

Best Sowing Time

Hot Climates / Hot Plains of Pakistan

August – September

This is the recommended sowing period for warmer areas of Pakistan.

Complete Growing Instructions

1. Select a Sunny Location

Choose a location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Good sunlight encourages:

• Strong growth
• Healthy leaves
• Strong flower spikes
• Better flowering

Avoid planting Gladiolus in heavy shade.

2. Prepare the Soil

Gladiolus prefers:

• Fertile soil
• Loose soil
• Well-draining soil
• Soil enriched with organic matter

Prepare the planting area properly before sowing.

Heavy or waterlogged soil should be improved because excessive moisture around the bulbs can cause rotting.

Recommended Soil Mix: Vermicompost 50%, Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil) 50%.

3. How to Plant Gladiolus Bulbs

Place each bulb with:

Pointed side facing upward
Flat/root side facing downward

Planting Depth

Plant approximately:

3 inches deep

Bulb-to-Bulb Distance

Maintain approximately:

3–4 inches between bulbs

This spacing allows the plants enough room for foliage development, airflow, and healthy flower spikes.

4. Watering After Planting

Water thoroughly after planting.

Afterwards, keep the soil moderately moist while the bulbs establish.

Avoid:

• Continuous wet soil
• Standing water
• Excessive watering

Gladiolus requires moisture for healthy growth but performs best when excess water can drain freely.

5. Care After Shoots Appear

Once green shoots begin emerging:

• Continue providing full sun
• Water according to soil moisture
• Remove weeds regularly
• Avoid disturbing the root zone
• Maintain good airflow

The plant will gradually develop its characteristic long, sword-shaped leaves.

6. Feeding Gladiolus

For better growth and flowering, Gladiolus benefits from fertile soil.

Organic matter such as vermicompost can be mixed into the soil at planting time.

Additional light feeding may be provided during active growth according to plant condition and soil fertility.

Avoid excessive nitrogen, as too much nitrogen may encourage leafy growth rather than strong flowering.

7. Supporting Tall Flower Spikes

Gladiolus can produce tall flower stems.

In windy or exposed locations, provide support using:

• Bamboo stakes
• Plant sticks
• Garden stakes

Tie stems gently without restricting their natural growth.

Growing in Pots & Grow Bags

Gladiolus can also be successfully grown in containers.

For container growing, use:

• A sufficiently deep container
• Good drainage holes
• Fertile potting mix
• A sunny location

Recommended Grow Bag

GREEN GARDENS G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 Inch, 6 Gallon

When planting in a container:

• Plant approximately 3 inches deep
• Maintain 3–4 inches spacing where possible
• Avoid overcrowding
• Keep in full sun
• Avoid waterlogging

Flowering

After sufficient vegetative growth, Gladiolus develops tall flower spikes.

Flowers normally begin opening from the lower portion of the spike and continue upward.

Actual flowering time can vary depending on:

• Planting date
• Temperature
• Sunlight
• Soil fertility
• Irrigation
• Bulb condition
• Local growing conditions

Excellent for Cut Flowers

Gladiolus is one of the best flowering plants for fresh-cut flower arrangements.

For vase use, the flower spike can be harvested when the lowest one or two flowers begin opening or clearly show colour.

Several upper buds can continue opening after the stem is placed in water.

How to Harvest Gladiolus Flowers

Use a clean, sharp knife or pruner.

When cutting:

• Avoid damaging surrounding plants
• Leave adequate foliage on the plant
• Place cut stems into clean water promptly

Leaving healthy foliage helps the bulb continue storing energy.

Vase Care

For better vase life:

• Use a clean vase
• Fill with fresh water
• Change the water regularly
• Remove any leaves submerged in water
• Keep arrangements away from excessive heat

Care After Flowering

After the flowers have finished, the flower spike may be removed.

However, do not remove healthy green leaves immediately.

Allow the foliage to remain until it naturally:

• Turns yellow
• Dries
• Dies back

The green leaves continue producing energy that is transferred into the underground bulb/corm.

Bulb Care After the Growing Season

Once the foliage has completely dried, the bulbs may be lifted if required.

If lifting:

1. Carefully remove bulbs from the soil.
2. Shake off loose soil.
3. Allow them to dry in a shaded, ventilated place.
4. Remove completely dried foliage.
5. Store in a cool and dry location.
6. Keep them protected from excessive moisture.

Avoid storing wet bulbs in airtight plastic bags.

Available Colour Range

Your Pack of 10 may contain random bulbs from:

❤️ Red
🤍 White
💛 Yellow
🌸 Pink
🧡 Orange

Important Random Colour Note

Colours are supplied randomly according to stock availability. A specific colour combination, equal quantity of each colour, or inclusion of all five colours in every pack is not guaranteed.

Best Uses

Gladiolus is ideal for:

• Kiyari planting
• Flower beds
• Lawn borders
• Home gardens
• Seasonal flower displays
• Pots
• Grow bags
• Terrace gardens
• Rooftop gardens
• Cut flower gardens
• Fresh bouquets
• Indoor vase arrangements

Pack Contents

Quantity: 10 Gladiolus Bulbs

Colour Selection: Random Mix

Possible Colours: Red, White, Yellow, Pink, Orange

Video Growing Guide

For complete practical guidance on growing Gladiolus from bulbs:

Gladiolus Growing Guide – Gardening with Javed Iqbal

https://youtu.be/H8lCw55BWV0?si=a9erPm2tTsUx8ueb

Quick Growing Guide