{"product_id":"gladioli-red-matador-10-bulbs","title":"Gladioli - Red Matador - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIgnite Your Garden with the 'Red Matador' Gladiolus! 🌹\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to infuse your South African garden with breathtaking colour and dramatic flair? Imagine vibrant spikes of fiery red rising majestically, turning heads and sparking conversations. The 'Red Matador' Gladiolus is more than just a flower; it's a statement, an emblem of passion and beauty that will transform your outdoor space into a living masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Adore 'Red Matador' Gladioli:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDazzling Red Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Just look at that captivating scarlet! Each blossom on the 'Red Matador' is a rich, velvety red, guaranteed to add an intense splash of colour to your borders, containers, or cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVertical Grandeur:\u003c\/b\u003e These gladioli grow tall and proud, creating incredible vertical accents in your garden. They draw the eye upwards, adding depth and structure to your planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffortless Elegance:\u003c\/b\u003e Feel the joy of cultivating stunning flowers without the fuss. 'Red Matador' Gladioli are surprisingly easy to grow, making them perfect for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBringing the 'Red Matador' to Life in Your Garden: ❤️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun-Kissed Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e These beauties thrive in full sun, soaking up at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Pick a sunny spot in your South African garden where they can bask in the warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWell-Drained Wonder:\u003c\/b\u003e Gladioli love well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or sand to ensure good drainage. This prevents waterlogging and keeps your corms happy and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThirsty for Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells and when the plants are actively growing and flowering. Regular, deep watering is better than frequent shallow sips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Perfection (South African Seasons):\u003c\/b\u003e Plant your 'Red Matador' corms from late winter (August) right through to mid-summer (December) for a continuous display of magnificent blooms from spring to autumn. Stagger your planting every two weeks for an extended flowering season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport Their Stature:\u003c\/b\u003e As they grow tall, some gladioli may benefit from staking, especially in windy areas. This keeps those glorious flower spikes upright and pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut Flower Dreams:\u003c\/b\u003e Bring the beauty indoors! 'Red Matador' makes an absolutely stunning cut flower. Harvest when the lowest one or two florets begin to show colour for a long-lasting vase display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel the pride as your garden explodes with the vivacious colour of 'Red Matador'. Experience the satisfaction of growing magnificent blooms that are sure to be the envy of your neighbours. Don't just plant flowers; cultivate joy, passion, and elegance in your very own South African 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":"Default Title","offer_id":45967977545925,"sku":"5004141590P-380","price":105.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/Gladiolus-grootbloemig-Red-Matador.jpg?v=1775656508","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/gladioli-red-matador-10-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}