Garden Gladiolus 'Il Havo'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Il Havo'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Il Havo is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Il Havo needs a soil ph of 6.7 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Il Havo 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 Il Havo

Il Havo is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside - as a guideline, the minimum temperature outside should be approximately 2°C / 36°F.

Harvesting Il Havo

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.