Organic Gladiolus 'Kingston Ruffle' | 7 pcs.

Organic Pink Gladioli

The Gladiolus 'Kingston Ruffle' is a bright pink gladiolus with pleated petals, which immediately attracts attention in any garden or bouquet. This striking summer flower can reach a height of no less than 130 cm, making it a stately centrepiece in borders, flower beds or as a cut flower in a vase. The 'Kingston Ruffle' blooms profusely with large flowers along the long stems, making it ideal for creating height and structure in your garden design.

In addition to the beautiful flowers, the Kingston Ruffle also has long, upright sword-shaped leaves that grow on the stem. These leaves are deep green and provide a stark contrast to the bright pink flowers. The sturdy, robust leaves also provide support for the long flower stems and make the gladiolus is resistant to different weather conditions.

How, Where and When Do I Plant Gladiolus Tubers?

Indoor pre-growth

The 'Kingston Ruffle' is not winter hardy. From March the tubers can be grown indoors for an early flowering. After the Ice Saints (15 May) the plants can go outside, or earlier if the weather is good. Watch out for night frost; bring them inside at night if necessary.

Outside in the Garden

Plant the tubers after the frost period, preferably from 15 May. The planting depth is 2 to 3 times the height of the tuber (approximately 15 cm deep), with a planting distance of 2 to 3 times the width of the tuber. The tubers can be planted up to and including June.

Location

Gladioli like to be in a sunny spot in well-drained, nutritious loam or sandy soil. In the case of clay soil, it is advisable to add organic material. Plant the gladioli in a sheltered spot to protect them from the wind.

Care

Water regularly during the growth and flowering phase so that the plants do not dry out. After flowering, the leaves die off completely. Remove the corms from the ground before the frost and store them in a dry, frost-free place. Gladioli are perennial, but to prevent soil fungi, it is wise to plant the corms in a different place every year.

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Propagation

Gladioli reproduce underground by small bulbils. These can be discarded or replanted. Large corms that have split can be planted separately for new plants.

Origin

The sword lily is native to South Africa and belongs to the iris family ( Iridaceae ). The name Gladiolus is derived from the Latin word "gladius," meaning "sword."

Buy Organic Gladiolus 'Kingston Ruffle'

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Available to order from January 2025.

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