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Gladiolus/Sword Lilly Multi Colours Flower BulbsGladiolus is one of the popular ornamental perennial flower plants, it grows from a bulb (corm). These summer-blooming bulbs produce elegant, 60-120 cm spikes with orchid-like blooms. They look spectacular in a vase and are suitable for growing in flower gardens, container gardens, and even vegetable gardens. Gladiolus Flower Bulbs are easy to grow; you can easily grow them in your terrace garden or balcony.About this item Where to grow: Balcony or terrace gardenBulb planting season: February to SeptemberPlanting Temperature: 13-15°CMethod of grown from bulbs: Directly in a pot/container or gardenBulb sowing depth: 10-15 cm Bulb spacing: 15-20 cmGermination Time: 14 to 21 daysBlooming Time: Late summer to fall or frost (June to November).When To Plant Gladiolus Bulb Gladiolus prefers warm climates to grow, you can grow Gladiolus bulbs in spring through early summer (February to April). In India, it grows well in the winter season (September - November) in the plains, whereas April to June is a good time to plant Gladiolus Bulbs in the hills. Since It cannot blooms continuously so you can plant Gladiolus corms every 10-15 days for continuous blooming. How To Grow Gladiolus Bulb In Pots Planting Gladiolus is very easy from bulbs, you can plant it directly in the garden or pot when the temperature is around 13-15°C. Spacing is very important for healthy growth, try to maintain a distance of 15-20 cm between bulbs. Plant 1-2 Gladiolus bulbs per pot to avoid crowding. Pot or grow bag of at least 22-36 cm is good for it. How to Plant Gladiolus BulbTake a pot or grow bag and fill it with potting mix. Plant 1-2 gladiolus bulbs in the soil at a depth of 10-15 cm, with the pointed end of the bulb facing up. Spacing between the bulbs should be 15-20 cm to allow the Gladiolus plants to fully develop. Cover the soil, water deeply through a watering can, and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a sunny place. After a few weeks, you will see that the bulbs have developed roots and have begun to sprout. When To Fertilize GladiolusAdd a balanced liquid fertilizer when gladiolus plants start to emerge new shoots.And after that when the plant starts flowering then apply them. Gladiolus Flower Care Tips Soil - Use well-draining but not heavy and soggy soil for planting Gladiolus. If you don't have well-draining soil, you can improve the soil by adding organic matter.Water - Give water freely during the initial stage of the Gladiolus plant and then water weekly. Also, give water regularly during summer. Sunlight - Gladiolus bulbs thrive in full sunlight, although they can also grow in partial shade. But try that they get 6-8 hours of sunlight every day.Temperature - Gladiolus flower plants grow best in temperatures between 10-25°C. Common pests and diseases - Generally, these are trouble-free plants but pests such as thrips can infest the plant, as well as some small pests that are not easily visible that infest the plant. Therefore, to get rid of these pests, use organic insecticide-neem oil.Gladiolus Bloom Time Typically, gladiolus blooms from late summer to fall or frost (June to November).It takes 60-90 days to flower from planting but Gladiolus plants don’t bloom continuously so be patient and take care of your plant. You can cut the flowers in the morning or night but don’t pick them up in heat of the day. Decorate them in a vase, it can stay fresh for a few weeks.Remove the spent flower and prune flower stalks 5-8 cm above the soil when the gladiolus end blooms. Do not destroy the bulb, leave them in the pot or garden to grow the corm for the next year. Do not eat any part of the gladiolus plants as it is toxic to animals and humans. Gladiolus Special Features Common name - Sword lily, marsh gladiolus, gladsScientific name - Gladiolus palustrisHeight - 60-150 cm Level of growing - Easy Companion planting - Dahlias and peonies