Garden Gladiolus 'Flora Red'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Flora Red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Flora Red is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Flora Red requires a soil ph of 6.7 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Flora Red 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 Flora Red

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 Flora Red is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Flora Red

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.