Gladiolus Dusk - Sword Lily
Gladiolus Dusk - Sword Lily
Gladiolus x grandiflorus Dusk
Large-Flowered Gladiolus, Sword Lily
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Description
The Gladiolus or Gladiolus 'Dusk' has a chocolate colour. We deliver them in a large size, 14+, for the best flowering.
The hybrid gladioli with large flowers have large flower spikes on a base of tapering leaves. They can reach about 1m (3ft). They are well suited for natural gardens or cottage gardens.
They are highly appreciated as cut flowers. Pick the gladioli early in the morning when they have opened two or three flowers. Leave 5 to 6 leaves per stem to allow the bulb to continue its development. Remove the first two buds at the top of the flower spike. Plant them in staggered intervals every ten days in March/April. This way, you will have flowers all summer.
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Botanical data
Gladiolus
x grandiflorus
Dusk
Iridaceae
Large-Flowered Gladiolus, Sword Lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Gladiolus 'Dusk thrives in rich, fertile, well-drained, sandy soils. Plant it in full sun. Space the bulbs 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) apart and cover them with 10cm (4in) of soil. Avoid using manure to fertilise the soil as it promotes bulb rot. Gladioli are susceptible to frost, so they should be dug up when they have finished flowering or immediately after the first frost. Cut off the leaves and let them dry in a well-ventilated area for three weeks. Separate the old bulbs, store the new bulbs and bulblets over winter in a cool place protected from frost. The bulblets will flower in two years. It is best to not plant gladiolus bulbs in the same spot for several consecutive years. An annual rotation will yield better results. In mild climates, corms can be planted in September-October and left in the ground over winter without damage.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.