{"title":"Organic gladioli","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganically grown gladioli\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gladiolus is also known as the 'sword lily', which is derived from the Latin word \"gladius\", meaning sword, and refers to the plant's striking sword-like leaves. It is an impressive plant with long, slender flower clusters in various colours, ranging from vibrant shades such as red, yellow, pink and orange to softer pastel shades. The flowers have a trumpet-shaped structure with soft, coloured petals that sometimes have a slightly wavy pattern. Parrot gladioli have a slightly wilder wavy pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost varieties reach a metre or more in height, making them a striking vertical addition to the garden and they look best when planted in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gladiolus thrives in sunny areas and drained soil. They are among the easy-care flowers and add a touch of elegance to borders and flower beds. These flowers, with their striking colours and shapes, also attract beneficial pollinating insects, which promotes biodiversity in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy organic gladioli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic gladioli can now be ordered online at Bloemoloog.nl. Delivery from mid-March!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bio-gladiolus-callianthus-syn-acidenthera-murielae","title":"Organic Gladiolus 'Callianthus' syn. Acidenthera 'Murielae' - Abyssinian sword lily | 10 pcs.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Abyssinian\u0026nbsp;sword lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Calllianthus'\u003c\/strong\u003e is another name for \u003cem\u003eAcidenthera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Murielae'. It is commonly known as 'Abyssinian sword lily'. It blooms in mid-summer and grows to about 60 centimeters tall with white, star-shaped flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are about 7 centimeters wide and each consist of six petals with a dark red star-shaped heart. It produces 2 to 3 wonderfully scented, downward-hanging flowers per stem and long, narrow leaves of half a meter high grow from the tuber, which remain green until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in the center of the border or in a pot on the balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when do I plant tubers of Abyssinian sword lily?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIndoor pre-growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Abyssinian\u0026nbsp;sword lily is only slightly resistant to frost. This allows the tubers to be grown indoors from March onwards. This gives a head start in growth and the\u0026nbsp;plant therefore bloom earlier. The plants can be put outside after the ice saints (May 15), or earlier if the weather is good, but be careful of night frost, then they will have to go back inside at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOutside in the garden\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you choose to wait until after frost before planting the gladiolus tubers, it is best to do so until May 15. From then on, the tubers can be planted in the ground without any risk of frost and they will bloom at the end of the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the tuber 2 to 3 times as high as the tuber is underground (about 10 centimeters deep) and keep a distance of 5 to 10 centimeters from tuber to tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planting time is until June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Abyssinian gladiolus likes warmth, so it prefers a sunny location in a nutrient-rich, water-permeable, loam or sandy soil. With clay soil we recommend adding some organic material to the planting hole. Plant it in a sheltered spot from the wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of the Abyssinian sword lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater the plant regularly during the growth and flowering phase so that it does not dry out on hot days. After flowering, the leaf dies completely. It is best to remove the tubers from the ground before frost and store them in a dry, frost-free place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\"\u003eBio Kultura\u003c\/a\u003e for organic potting soil, plant food and other soil improvers! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubers multiply underground. Separate the tubers and plant them separately in the new year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the Abyssinian sword lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name; Abyssinian\u0026nbsp;sword lily comes from the old name for Ethiopia which is; Abyssinia. There they bloom in mountains at altitudes of 2000 meters. It is an uncrossed species from the Iris family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Callianthus'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged\u0026nbsp;per 10 tubers or choose a stacking discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacking discount: \u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery within 5 working days!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU shipping €8.95 - \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from €100 purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAugust - September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom May (or from March indoors)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-10 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial shade, sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClay, loam, sandy soil - Slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthiopia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003e(iris family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with dark red\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818505883992,"sku":"272","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioGladiolus_Callianthus_syn.Acidenthera_Murielae_-biologischewitteAbessijnseGladioolBloemoloog.webp?v=1741807043"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/collections\/BIO_GLADIOLEN.jpg?v=1687178623","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-be\/collections\/organic-gladioli.oembed","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}