{"product_id":"gladioli-mixed-50-bulbs","title":"Gladioli - Mixed - 50 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTransform Your Garden with a Symphony of Gladioli\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a garden bursting with an explosion of colour, towering over your other blooms and drawing every eye. With our spectacular \u003cb\u003eMixed Gladioli collection\u003c\/b\u003e, this vision becomes your reality! You receive 50 premium bulbs, ready to transform your South African garden into a vibrant masterpiece. 🌺\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gladioli in this magnificent mix showcase a dazzling array of in-season colours, from fiery reds and sunny yellows to delicate pinks, brilliant whites, and regal purples. Just look at the captivating variety in the picture! Each stem promises a dramatic display, adding unparalleled height and elegance to your flower beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Adore Our Mixed Gladioli:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffortless Grandeur:\u003c\/b\u003e These 'sword lilies' are renowned for their striking vertical blooms, creating an immediate sense of sophistication and drama in any setting. Feel the pride as your garden becomes the envy of the neighbourhood!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kaleidoscope of Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e Our carefully selected mixed bulbs ensure a breathtaking palette, providing continuous bursts of colour throughout the growing season. Enjoy the delightful surprise of each new bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for South African Gardens:\u003c\/b\u003e Gladioli thrive in our sunny climate! Plant them from spring right through to mid-summer for a continuous show of blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncredible Cut Flowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Bring the beauty indoors! Gladioli make sensational cut flower arrangements, lasting for days and brightening any room. Imagine your home filled with fresh, vibrant bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Steps to Stunning Blooms:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladioli are wonderfully easy to grow, making them perfect for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose a spot that basks in full sun for at least 6 hours a day. ☀️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e They adore well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Work in some compost before planting for best results. Good drainage is key to preventing bulb rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells and when the flower spikes are developing. Avoid waterlogging. 💧\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant bulbs about 10-15 cm deep and 10-15 cm apart, pointy end up. For a continuous display, plant a new batch every two weeks from August (late winter\/early spring) until December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel the joy of nurturing these magnificent plants from bulb to bloom, and revel in the vibrant beauty they bring to your outdoor sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iridaceae\u003cbr\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":"Immediately Available","offer_id":45967969353925,"sku":"5009999310P-111","price":199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/gladiolus-mixed-A3_08a65544-7b58-442e-8dad-df2be039806c.jpg?v=1775656415","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/gladioli-mixed-50-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}