Gladiolus Chocolate
Unique Gladiolus with Deep, Chocolate-coloured Blooms, a Truly Decadent Addition
This unique Gladiolus features deep, chocolate-coloured blooms that add a rich, decadent touch to your garden. Plant corms in spring, 10-15cm (4-6 inches) deep in well-drained soil, spaced 10-15cm (4-6 inches) apart. Position them in full sun and stagger plantings every two weeks for continuous blooms. Flowering from midsummer to early autumn, these Gladiolus are ideal for borders, cutting gardens, or creating striking focal points.
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spec-table
- Botanical Name: Gladiolus Hortulanus
- Flower Colour: Brown
- Established Height: 100-120 cm
- Established Spread: 20-30 cm
- Plant Spacing: 10 bulbs per m²
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Years to Establish: 1st year
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Position: Sheltered
- Suitable For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens
- Soil Acidity: Neutral
- Soil Moisture: Moderate
- Soil Type: Loam, Well-drained Soil, Sandy Soil
- Growing Skill: Moderate
- Scented: Yes
- Pollinator Friendly: No
- Mouse Resistant: No
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Toxicity: Skin/eyes irritant
Planting & Care
Get the best out of your precious bulbs from the very beginning. When your flower bulbs and plants grow in an environment where they feel most at home, they will flourish and put on a spectacular display!