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. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.7 and 7.0 as Perth silence is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.
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
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 Perth silence is a half hardy plant.
Harvesting Perth silence
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.