Flowering Gladiolus Bulbs for Sale From Breck's
Discover the epitome of gladiolus excellence with Breck's premium selection of gladiolus bulbs. Elevate your gardening experience with our assortment of high-quality gladiolus bulbs, designed to ensure your garden boasts the most vibrant and elegant summer blooms. With a diverse range of varieties and colors to choose from, Breck's offers dozens of options to create stunning gardens and floral arrangements. Experience the difference with Breck's and transform your garden into a breathtaking showcase of gladiolus splendor.Gladiolus Flower Varieties
All varieties of gladiolus flowers are well known for their height and showy summer blooms. With varieties ranging from 2 to 6 feet tall, all presenting neatly tiered blossoms, gladiolus are a favorite for cutting gardens and floral arrangements. Color varieties of gladiolus range from soft pastels to bold jewel tones in both solids and bi-colors, making gladiolus a versatile addition to any design. Choose individual varieties of gladiolus as a delightful color contrast to existing plantings, or choose a collection with a mixture of a ready-made rainbow of hues. Read on to learn more about two of our favorite varieties of gladiolus.Hardy Glads
In the fall, plant hardy glads in full sun. Make sure the soil you are using drains well. Plant the corms in groups about 4-6" apart and 3" deep. Use any 5-10-5 fertilizer, but do not use animal manure since it can promote rot. During the winter months, apply mulch over the soil for protection. Hardy in Zones 5-10.Glamini Glads
Glamini glads are very pest resistant and bloom well in full sun or partial shade. You can plant these gladiolus flowers in the middle or front of borders and beds because of their short height. They can also be grown in patio containers or window boxes where you can view their gorgeous cascades of 3-4" flowers up close from your living space. Glaminis can also be picked to be displayed in a vase. Caring for this variety is the same as for any gladiolus. Start by planting the bulb 3" deep in sun or partial shade and group them 3-4" away from each other. Glamini glads can be removed about 8-10 weeks after flowering. During the winter, dry the bulbs and store them in a cool, dark, frost-free spot.How to Grow Gladiolus Bulbs
With their mid-season bloom, gladiolus bulbs make an excellent transition between late spring bloomers like irises and fall's dahlias and asters. When planting gladiolus bulbs, bear in mind that they are winter hardy in zones 7 to 10. If you live in zones 3 to 7, lift the bulbs in autumn. Plant your gladiolus bulbs in the spring, about 6 inches deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Our Dutch-sourced gladiolus flower bulbs are carefully selected for their hardiness, so you can look forward to these perennial flowers returning to grace your garden year after year (this means gladiolus bulbs come back year after year). Most varieties of gladiolus bloom from early to midsummer.For more growing information, read our guide on how to plant and grow gladiolus flowers.