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Gladiolus Alpha – Lavender-Pink Perennial Flower Bulbs | Top Grade #1 Corms (12/14 cm)
Original price
$ 6.55
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Original price
$ 72.55
Original price
$ 6.55
$ 6.55
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$ 72.55
Current price
$ 6.55
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Gladiolus Alpha is a stunning perennial variety prized for its elegant lavender-pink blooms arranged in long, upright spikes atop tall, strong stems that reach up to 5 feet. One of the more graceful and refined gladiolus varieties available, Alpha delivers a noble, soft-hued display that works beautifully in tall borders, cut flower arrangements, and large garden beds. We sell only top-grade #1 corms (12/14 cm) for the best possible germination and flowering performance.
Variety Highlights
- Color: Lavender-pink, arranged in elegant long spikes
- Height: Up to 5 feet tall on strong, upright stems
- Bloom time: Early to mid summer
- Hardiness: Zones 3–10 — very hardy
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Corm size: Top grade #1, 12/14 cm
- Best for: Tall borders, cut flowers, mixed beds, focal plantings
Planting Guide
- When to plant: Spring, after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
- Location: Choose a mostly sunny spot with good drainage — gladiolus do not tolerate soggy or waterlogged soil.
- Planting depth: Dig a 6–7" hole. Plant corm with the spike or pointed end facing up. Cover with soil.
- Spacing: 6–8" apart in beds; can be clustered slightly closer in containers.
- Watering: Water well after planting. During active growth, aim for 1" of water per week via deep watering rather than frequent light sprinkling.
- After blooming: Allow foliage to die back naturally so the corm can store energy for the next season.
Overwintering
- Zones 7–10 (mild winters): Leave corms in the ground for the next growing cycle.
- Zones 3–6 (cold winters): Lift corms before first frost. Cut stems back to 1–2" above the corm. Store in a cool, dark, dry location until spring.
Tips for Best Display
- Plant in groups of 10 or more for the most impactful color display.
- Stagger plantings every 2 weeks from spring through early summer for continuous blooms.
- Stake tall stems in windy locations to prevent flopping.
- Cut spikes when the lowest 2–3 florets begin to open for long-lasting cut flowers.
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