Gladiolus, also known as sword lily, is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the iris family. The plant is recognized by its bright, funnel-shaped blooms that grow on upright stalks, adding ...

Gladiolus should be grown in well-drained soil and full sun. They can be grown in a cutting garden, the perennial garden, raised beds or containers, or even in the vegetable garden.

Gladiolus should be grown in well-drained soil and full sun. Expect the flowers to begin opening 80-90 days after planting. To extend the bloom time, don’t plant all the corms at once.

Although herbaceous perennials are generally associated with spring bloom, some flower in summer. The two most notable among these summer bloomers are gladiolus and dahlia.

The tall flower spikes of gladiolus add elegance to the flower garden and are simply superb as cut flowers. Derived from species native to the Mediterranean region and South Africa, ...

An old name for gladiolus is sword lily because of its sword-shaped leaves. Like the term gladiator, gladiolus is derived from the Latin word for sword. These days, they are often simply called glads.

Gladiolus flowers are impossible not to spot in the garden. With their majestic spikes of eye-catching flowers, they’re a striking accent plant. They have a clumping form, with long, dramatic ...

Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times Garden writer, talks about which perennials should be divided and which should be left alone. When the ground remains 40 degrees, ... Gladiolus, Colocasia and the ...

While fall is the time to plant hardy bulbs, it is also the time to dig up tender perennials to save for next year’s garden. Some flowering perennials are not hardy in our climate but produce an ...

Byzantine gladiolus thrive in Texas landscapes By Neil Sperry , Contributor Oct 25, 2024 Byzantine gladiolus are a treasured heirloom perennial that survive Texas winters to produce magenta flowers.