Garden Gladiolus 'Fidelio'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Fidelio'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Fidelio 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 Fidelio likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Fidelio 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 Fidelio

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 Fidelio is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Fidelio

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.