Garden Gladiolus 'Plum Tart'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Plum Tart'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Plum Tart is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.7 and 7.0 as Plum Tart is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Plum Tart 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 Plum Tart

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 Plum Tart is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Plum Tart

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