Garden Gladiolus 'Eye Opener'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Eye Opener'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Eye Opener is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Eye Opener tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.7 and 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Eye Opener from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.02 inches (18.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 4.29 inches (11.0 cm).

Transplanting Eye Opener

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 2°C / 36°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Eye Opener is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Eye Opener

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.