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Gladiolus cormels are small corms that grow on the base of gladiolus corms each year. They can be used to propagate new gladiolus plants. A new gladiolus plant can be grown from each cormel, but it takes patience!
Small cormels - About the size of a pea seed, these cormels may take 3–4 years to produce full-size flowers
Larger cormels - About the diameter of a dime, these cormels will produce flowers in 2–3 years
‘Plum Tart’ Gladiolus takes the garden to new heights with vivid magenta blooms standing tall among long, sword-like foliage. A hummingbird’s delight from the first blooms of mid-summer to the last days of autumn. Ten or more velvety flowers stand atop strong stems perfect for cutting. An easy-to-grow and deer resistant bulb for plenty of summer splendor. With their graceful, towering spikes adorned in delicate hues, they add an enchanting touch to any garden or floral arrangement.
Grown, loved and harvested on our USDA Certified Organic farm in Howell, MI.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Gladiolus x hortulanus |
|---|---|
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| When to Plant | Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Spring |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Fuchsia (Red-Purple), Magenta (Pink-Purple), Purple, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green, Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) |
| Seed Collecting | N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |
