gladioli

hi adam~ its too early for outside. bury them in good compost in pots in a frost free place, unheated greenhouse ideal. on mild days put them out and then bring in on a night. plat out in may. they need to be burried about x2 their own depth. hope this helps.

thanks so much for that

I'v read that planting is best left until the deciduous trees in the area are fully leaved it hints that the climate is at its best, I believe that gladioli flourish better when left until being placed directly into the ground and not moved and that the roots are a good sign that they are anything but dormant. This is however with a little light research so maybe take a flick around and find out which might be best for you?

ive got mine in the ground talking about gladioli when they flower if you cut them down to the ground do they grow for a second flower i heard its true but what do you all say about this?

I suppose a large factor is the climate because I'm going off Manchester UK where hailstone and minus 5 weather last night would have been the death of my babies!

thank all for your input

i often plant them in their pots so it is easy to lift them in the autumn and there is no root disturbance. i do have some planted and left in the ground but i often dig them by mistake :o(