{"product_id":"gladioli-light-pink-10-bulbs","title":"Gladioli -  Light Pink - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGraceful Pink Gladioli: Your Garden's Touch of Elegance 🌸\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine stepping into your South African garden, a gentle breeze rustling through towering blooms of the most exquisite light pink. Our 'Rose-Coloured Dream' Gladioli are more than just flowers; they're an experience, designed to bring unparalleled beauty and a sense of serene joy to your outdoor sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathe life into your flower beds, create stunning cut flower arrangements, and revel in the admiration of all who behold their soft, romantic hues. These aren't just plants; they're an investment in moments of pure gardening delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Adore Our Light Pink Gladioli:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoft, Romantic Hues:\u003c\/b\u003e Each bloom unfurls in a delicate light pink, often with a whisper of rose and a creamy white throat, as seen in the accompanying image. It’s the perfect shade to add a touch of gentle sophistication and warmth to any garden palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajestic Vertical Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e These gladioli grow tall and proud, creating striking vertical accents that draw the eye upwards. They add an impressive architectural element to your garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffortless Elegance:\u003c\/b\u003e Gladioli, often called the 'Sword Lily', are surprisingly simple to grow, rewarding you with an abundance of magnificent blooms. Feel the satisfaction of nurturing such stunning beauty with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong-Lasting Cut Flowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Bring the garden's splendour indoors! These gladioli make breathtaking additions to floral arrangements, gracing your home with their beauty for days on end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivating Your Gladioli Dreams:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your garden into a floral masterpiece with these simple care tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun-Kissed Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant your gladioli corms in a spot that receives full sun – at least 6 hours daily. Plenty of sunshine encourages robust growth and abundant flowering, perfect for our bright South African climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWell-Draining Comfort:\u003c\/b\u003e These beauties thrive in rich, well-draining soil. Consider adding compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil structure and fertility. Healthy soil means happier, more vibrant blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSip, Don't Drown:\u003c\/b\u003e Water regularly, especially during dry spells, keeping the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Feel the soil; if the top few centimetres are dry, it’s time to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting in South Africa:\u003c\/b\u003e For a continuous display of colour throughout the warmer months, plant corms every few weeks from late August (spring) through to December. You'll enjoy a succession of blooms from early summer right into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter Rest:\u003c\/b\u003e In most parts of South Africa, you can leave your gladioli corms in the ground over winter. In very cold regions with heavy frost, it’s best to lift them after the foliage dies back, store them in a cool, dry place, and replant them next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnleash the beauty of these exquisite gladioli in your South African garden. Their gentle pink petals will uplift your spirit and transform your outdoor space into a haven of natural artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd these breathtaking Light Pink Gladioli to your collection today and start creating your own 'Rose-Coloured Dream'!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Iridaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e: gladioli, sword lily, glads \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time\u003c\/strong\u003e: September – December\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time\u003c\/strong\u003e: November - February\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: December - April\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormant\u003c\/strong\u003e: May – August\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifting time\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Corm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGladioli look magnificent towards the back of a mixed perennial border. Groups of about 25 look best, although groups of 10 in single colours also make a bold statement. The soil should first be loosened to a depth of 20 cm. Hybrid gladioli like a compost-rich soil mix and need a full sun position to thrive. If they are planted where wind is a problem, they will need staking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatering is very important and you must not allow the sub-soil to dry out. If you notice any harmful insects or fungal rust then you can treat it by spraying with an appropriate fungal spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor best results, feed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/hadeco-bulb-food\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hadeco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45967968895173,"sku":"5006060112P-88","price":99.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/glad-rose-2-1_e5682455-f827-49fd-b95e-e33ba3c34f6d.jpg?v=1775656400","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/gladioli-light-pink-10-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}