How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Merry Widow'
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Merry Widow is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.7 and 7.0 as Merry Widow likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.
Growing Merry Widow 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 Merry Widow
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 Merry Widow is a half hardy plant.
Harvesting Merry Widow
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.