Gladiolus 'Purple Flora'
gladioli bulbs
Velvety purple blooms with deeper throat markings make Gladiolus 'Purple Flora' a standout among large-flowered gladioli. Reliably opening 6 to 8 florets, this cultivar is popular for garden planting, exhibitions, and cutting for floral arrangements. Ideal for herbaceous or cottage borders, it pairs beautifully with blue or soft pink flowers and silver foliage. Florists prize its striking flower spikes, which add spectacular visual impact to large vases.
How to care for Gladiolus Purple Flora:
Plant corms 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and 25cm (10in) apart on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage. In frost-prone areas, lift them when the leaves turn yellow-brown and store the corms in a dry, frost-free place over winter.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Pets: Harmful if eaten; Humans: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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Bulbs (only)£4.99
