Garden Gladiolus 'Madame de paris'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Madame de paris'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Madame de paris is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Madame de paris requires a soil ph of 6.7 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Madame de paris from seed

Look to ensure a distance 7.02 inches (18.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 4.29 inches (11.0 cm) deep.

Transplanting Madame de paris

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 Madame de paris is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Madame de paris

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.