How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Perth silence'
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Perth silence is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.7 and 7.0 is ideal for Perth silence as it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.
Growing Perth silence 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 Perth silence
As Perth silence is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 2°C / 36°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.
Harvesting Perth silence
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.