gardens alive RB040 Border Gladiolus Mixed User Guide

: June 16, 2024
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Table of Contents

gardens alive RB040 Border Gladiolus Mixed
Specifications
Planting Instructions
Out of the Box
Gladiolus
Planting Instructions
Continuing Care
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gardens alive RB040 Border Gladiolus Mixed

Specifications

Product: Border Gladiolus Mixed
Quantity: 15 bulbs
Winter Hardiness: Zones 8-10
Daily Light Requirements: Full Sun – Partial Shade
Spacing Between Plants: 4-6 inches
Mature Height/Spread: 24-26 inches / 4-6 inches
Bloom Time: Mid Summer – Frost

Choosing a Location
When deciding where to plant, please consider the unique needs and features of this variety:

Winter Hardiness: This product is suitable for Zones 8-10.
Daily Light Requirements: It requires full sun to partial shade.
Spacing Between Plants: Plant the bulbs with a spacing of 4-6 inches.
Mature Height/Spread: The plants will reach a height of 24-26 inches with a spread of 4-6 inches.
Bloom Time: Expect blooms from mid-summer until frost.

Planting Instructions

Follow these steps for successful planting:

Spade or rototill the soil to a depth of 12 inches.
Add organic matter to the soil by mixing in a 2-4 inch layer of dehydrated manure, garden compost, shredded leaves, and/or peat moss.
Dig a hole large enough to spread out the roots without bending them. Set the crown with buds about 2-3 inches below the soil surface.

Continuing Care
Follow these care instructions to ensure the health and growth of your plants:

Watering: Water the plants well and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Mulching: Apply a 2-4 inch layer of mulch around the plants to promote moisture retention and maintain even soil temperatures.
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds from the area around your plants to prevent competition for resources.
Grooming: After flowering, remove spent flower stems to maintain an attractive bush-type perennial throughout the summer.
Winterizing: In zones 3-7, dig the bulbs in the fall before the first frost. Store them indoors in a cool, dry place for the winter. Let the bulbs dry and cure for a few weeks prior to storing. In zones 8-10, apply a small layer of winter mulch.

Thank you for your order. Your satisfaction is of primary concern to us. Please use the following resources for questions regarding your order.

Out of the Box

Your bulbs are shipped to you with the utmost care.
Once planted the may take 2-4 weeks, depending upon the weather conditions, to wake up and start growing.
You can be assured they wil begine setting roots once planted.
They will grow very quickly and amaze you with their performance.
We urge you to plant your new arrivals as soon as possible.
In the event that planting must be delayed please keep these bulbs in a cool, dark dry place for a short period of time.

CAUTION
Not all plant material is edible. Though most plants are harmless, some contain toxic substances which can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness or other discomforts. As a general rule, only known food products should be eaten. In case of ingestion, please contact your local poison control center at once and advise them of the plant ingested.

Gladiolus

The product we have sent to you was packaged in either wood chips or peat moss. This is done to ensure that the product arrives fresh and healthy. The bareroot items you ordered are living plants. There will be some size variance between each bareroot in your package. These items have been measured and graded prior to shipping. You are receiving the highest quality package. Thank you for your order. We hope you’re delighted with your new plants.