Xela's Garden

Gladiolus - dwarf - 'Atom'

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Reminders for this plant

Due 5 months ago:

Water

Gladioli need a regular supply of water when the buds begin to appear.

Due 4 months ago:

Dead head

After flowering, remove the flower stem but leave the foliage to continue growing into autumn as it feeds the bulb.

Due in 3 months:

Plant

All gladioli like rich, free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position, such as the foot of a south-facing wall or in a walled gravel garden. Plant in clumps of five to seven corms, 10cm (4in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart, during March and April. Mark the planting position with a small cane that can be replaced with a stake as required. Lighten heavy clay soils with well-rotted manure or compost. Plant each corm on a layer of sand to improve drainage.

Due in 6 months:

Water

Gladioli need a regular supply of water when the buds begin to appear.

Due in 7 months:

Dead head

After flowering, remove the flower stem but leave the foliage to continue growing into autumn as it feeds the bulb.

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About this plant

Genus: Gladiolus.

Species: gladiolus primulus 'Atom'.

Planted 05.08 Shenstone rose bed

Bought 04.08 Woolworths £2.99 for pack of 10 corms

flowers are produced on flower stalks from July to September amongst thin, linear green leaves, produces plenty of blooms which make excellent cut-flowers. Though gladioli are usually grown only for this purpose they do look stunning planted in a mixed border as an eye-catching display late in the season. Or why not do as Sarah Raven doe s and plant them in rows in the vegetable plot!

* Ease of maintenance: Easy

* Postition: South , West

* Soil Type: moist well drained
Alkaline (Chalky) , Normal , Acid
* Soil PH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

* Flowers: July - Sept
* Colour: red with white edge
* Fragrant: No

*Height: 80cm
*Spread: plant in clumps of 5 - 7 about 12cm apart

* Poisonous: No

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