Garden Gladiolus 'Espresso'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Espresso'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Gladiolus will appreciate 2 to 4 inches of mulch around them to keep weeds in check. This will also conserve the moisture in the soil. Most gladioli will also appreciate some kind of support such as bamboo stakes or specialty made support. The soil should be well drained and light.1

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Espresso is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Espresso needs a soil ph of 6.7 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Espresso from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 4.29 inches (11.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 7.02 inches (18.0 cm) between Garden Gladiolus plants.

Transplanting Espresso

Espresso 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 Espresso

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

Other Names for Garden Gladiolus 'Espresso'

gladioli

Footnotes

1 http://www.almanac.com/plant/gladiolus