Passos Gladiolus

Description

The Passos Gladiolus is a stunning and eye-catching variety known for its large, showy flowers and impressive color display. Featuring soft, pastel hues of peach, lavender, and pale pink, the Passos Gladiolus adds a graceful and romantic touch to any garden or flower arrangement. With its tall, strong flower spikes reaching 100–120 cm, this gladiolus makes a bold statement in borders, flower beds, and containers. The flowers open sequentially along the spike, ensuring a long-lasting show of color throughout the summer and into the fall. Ideal for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, the Passos Gladiolus is easy to grow and a must-have for any flower lover.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Height: Tall, reaching 100–120 cm, perfect for adding vertical interest and dramatic flair to your garden.
• Flower Size: Large, trumpet-shaped blooms around 10–12 cm in diameter in soft peach, lavender, and pale pink tones.
• Blooming Season: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, with flowers opening sequentially from the bottom to the top of the spike.
• Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal flowering.
• Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Ideal Uses: Perfect for flower beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers in bouquets and floral arrangements.
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast growth, with flowers appearing 8–10 weeks after planting.
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Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Plant gladiolus corms outdoors in the spring, after the last frost date, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost to enjoy earlier blooms.
2. Spacing: Space corms about 10–12 cm apart to ensure proper growth and good airflow between plants.
3. Watering: Water consistently, keeping the soil moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering, as gladiolus corms can rot in waterlogged soil.
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Key Benefits:

• Soft, Elegant Blooms: The Passos Gladiolus features pastel hues of peach, lavender, and pale pink, creating a gentle and romantic color palette.
• Tall and Majestic: With a height of 100–120 cm, it adds vertical interest to flower beds, borders, and containers, making a bold statement in any garden.
• Long-Lasting Flowers: The flowers bloom sequentially, providing a long-lasting display of color from mid-summer to fall.
• Perfect for Cutting: The elegant flower spikes are ideal for creating beautiful cut flowers, making them perfect for floral arrangements.
• Low Maintenance: Once planted, the Passos Gladiolus requires minimal care, making it a great choice for beginner gardeners.

Pollinator-Friendly: The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life and beauty to your garden.