Gladiolus italicus
Italian Gladiolus
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Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) - Description
Gladiolus italicus is a species of gladiolus known by the common names Italian gladiolus, field gladiolus, and common sword-lily. It is probably native to much of Eurasia, but it is well-known on other continents where it is a common weed, particularly of cultivated fields and waste places. This perennial flower grows an erect stem approaching a meter in maximum height with a few long leaves around its base.
Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) - Blooming
For best flowering, it is important to treat your corms with TLC during the whole year.
Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) - Growth
Grow in full sun. They do not do well when the roots are crowded by other plants or a building foundation. If there is any danger of freeze in the winter, dig them up at the end of the growing season and dry, treat for insects if needed, and store in a frost-free, cool, location. Remove cormlets at this time.
Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) - Planting
Plant corms of tender glads in spring as deep as four times their size. Hardy glads, including G. communis, can be planted in spring or fall. Gladiolus will produce more corms, and should be planted about 7" apart for the largest corms. Plant a handful of corms at a time and once per week to see color all season long.
Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) - Pest
The worst pest is a small winged insect called a thrip. Make sure corms are clear of them before planting, and dust plants once a week starting when leaves are 6" tall through flowering.
Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) - Interesting facts
Gladiolus are endemic to Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean, Madagascar, and Western Asia. Species include cormous perennials that occur on rocky slopes, grasslands, and marshlands.
Italian Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) - Soil and irrigation
Light evenly moist soil rich in organic matter. Make sure they get an inch of water each week starting when there are 5 leaves on the plant.
