Garden Gladiolus 'Traderhorn'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Traderhorn'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Traderhorn 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 Traderhorn

Traderhorn 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 Traderhorn

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