Garden Gladiolus 'Willy Wonka'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Willy Wonka'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Willy Wonka is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.7 and 7.0 as Willy Wonka likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Willy Wonka from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 4.29 inches (11.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 7.02 inches (18.0 cm) between Garden Gladiolus plants.

Transplanting Willy Wonka

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 Willy Wonka is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Willy Wonka

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