Gladiolus

PLANT TYPE: Gladious (Perennial)

HARDINESS (USDA ZONE): 7-10

SEASON: Spring and Summer

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

TIME TO MATURITY: 3 months

SPACING: 36 Inches

PLANTING DEPTH: Corms 6 inches

HEIGHT: 2 to 5 feet

SPREAD: 6 to 8 inches

PESTS & DISEASES: Thrips

WATER NEEDS: As needed when dry

MAINTENANCE: Moderate

TOLERANCE: High heat and humidity

SOIL TYPE: Sandy Loam

SOIL pH: 6.0 to 6.5

SOIL DRAINAGE: Moist and Well Drained

COMPANION PLANTING: Dahlias and Peonies

GENUS: Gladiolus spp.