Garden Gladiolus 'Secret Lady'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Secret Lady'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Secret Lady is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.7 and 7.0 as Secret Lady is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Secret Lady from seed

Ensure a distance of 7.02 inches (18.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 4.29 inches (11.0 cm).

Transplanting Secret Lady

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 Secret Lady is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Secret Lady

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