Garden Gladiolus 'Blue shades mixed'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Blue shades mixed'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Blue shades mixed 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 Blue shades mixed

As Blue shades mixed is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 2°C / 36°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Blue shades mixed

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