Even the lightest shading will slow down its growth and worsen the quality of flowering. The gladiolus does not tolerate flooding and close occurrence of groundwater. Therefore, choose for him the sunniest site of your flowering garden and plant the bulbs in a high flower bed.
What to do with gladiolus bulbs before planting
Don't let the bulb rot.
1-2 days before planting, place sprouted bulbs on a damp cloth or sawdust so that roots appear on them faster. In no case do not leave planting material in such conditions for a longer period.
How to grow gladioli from bulbs
When planting a gladiolus, sand or wet sawdust is poured into the hole and 1/3 of mineral fertilizers are introduced for top dressing. Spill the hole with warm water, place the bulb in the prepared recess and cover with earth. Before the plant appears above the soil surface at night, you can cover the gladioli with a film.
How to water gladioli
Gladioli are moisture-loving plants. They need to be watered several times a week and abundantly - 10-15 liters of warm water per square meter, so that the water penetrates to the level of the bulb roots, which is 30 centimeters or more. Watering is best done in the evening, without wetting the leaves and flowers.
What do gladioli dislike
Abundance of moisture Like any other bulbous plants, gladioli should not be planted in lowlands and places where rainwater can accumulate. Yes, they need to be watered and prolonged drought should not be allowed, especially during the flowering period, but still this should be done infrequently, but plentifully.
