{"product_id":"gladioli-red-10-bulbs","title":"Gladioli - Red - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIgnite Your South African Garden: Dazzling Red Gladioli! ❤️\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a burst of vibrant crimson painting your garden with dramatic flair! Our sensational Red Gladioli are here to transform your outdoor space into a breathtaking spectacle, evoking feelings of joy, passion, and sheer elegance. These aren't just flowers; they're statements of natural beauty, perfectly suited for the South African climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll adore the commanding presence these stunning blooms bring. Standing tall and proud, each stalk unfurls a magnificent display of rich, velvety red flowers that will capture every eye. Picture them swaying gently in a warm breeze, adding an unforgettable touch to your landscape or creating show-stopping bouquets that bring the vibrancy of your garden indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You'll Love Our Red Gladioli:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStriking Red Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience the sheer intensity of their fiery red petals, guaranteed to make a bold impact. ❤️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDramatic Height:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy impressive stature as these gladioli reach for the sky, adding vertical interest to your beds and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffortless Elegance:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant them with ease and watch them flourish, bringing sophistication to any garden style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Cutting:\u003c\/b\u003e Create stunning, long-lasting floral arrangements that fill your home with natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimple Steps to Glorious Blooms in Your South African Garden:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Red Gladioli thrive in our sunny South African conditions, making them a joy to grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/b\u003e Give them a prime spot! They absolutely adore \u003cb\u003efull sun\u003c\/b\u003e, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce their most spectacular blooms.\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 active growth and flowering. Water deeply once or twice a week, more often during hot, dry spells. Aim for damp, not waterlogged, soil. 💧\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e They prefer \u003cb\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/b\u003e rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/b\u003e For continuous blooms, consider staggered planting every few weeks from \u003cb\u003elate Spring into mid-Summer\u003c\/b\u003e (typically September to December in South Africa). Plant corms about 10-15 cm deep and 10-15 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel the immense satisfaction as you nurture these beauties from corm to magnificent bloom. They are surprisingly low-maintenance, rewarding your minimal effort with maximum visual impact. Embrace the pride of cultivating such dazzling flowers that become the envy of your neighbourhood!\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":"Default Title","offer_id":45967969026245,"sku":"5004044112P-82","price":99.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/H-S-GLA-RED-GS-002-hadeco-1.jpg?v=1775656405","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/gladioli-red-10-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}