Garden Gladiolus 'Nova Lux'

Gladiolus x hortulanus

How to grow Garden Gladiolus 'Nova Lux'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Nova Lux is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Nova Lux needs a soil ph of 6.7 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Nova Lux from seed

Aim to sow 4.29 inches (11.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 7.02 inches (18.0 cm).

Transplanting Nova Lux

Nova Lux 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 Nova Lux

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