Seashore Gladiolus

Description

The Seashore Gladiolus is a stunning variety known for its graceful, pastel-colored flowers that evoke the serene beauty of the coastline. With delicate hues of light lavender, pink, and soft yellow, this gladiolus variety adds a touch of elegance to your garden. Standing at a height of 90–120 cm, the Seashore Gladiolus creates a beautiful vertical display, perfect for flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Its vibrant and long-lasting blooms are sure to brighten up your garden from mid-summer through fall.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Height: Reaches 90–120 cm, ideal for the back of flower beds, borders, and as a focal point in larger garden spaces.
• Flower Size: Large, trumpet-shaped blooms in soft pastel colors of lavender, pink, and yellow, resembling the calm hues of the sea.
• Blooming Season: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, with sequential flowers opening along the flower spike for a prolonged display of color.
• Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun, requiring 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day to ensure healthy growth and abundant flowering.
• Soil Type: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Ideal Uses: Perfect for flower beds, borders, cutting gardens, and coastal-themed gardens.
• Growth Rate: Moderate growth, with flowers appearing 8–10 weeks after planting.
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Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Plant gladiolus corms outdoors in early spring once the soil has warmed, and the danger of frost has passed. In colder climates, start the corms indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
2. Spacing: Space corms 10–15 cm apart to allow for proper growth and good air circulation between plants.
3. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid over-watering to prevent the corms from rotting. Ensure good drainage to keep the roots healthy.
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Key Benefits:

• Pastel Beauty: The Seashore Gladiolus features soft lavender, pink, and yellow blooms, bringing a calming, coastal feel to any garden.
• Tall and Elegant: With a height of 90–120 cm, this gladiolus adds vertical interest to flower beds, borders, and large container plantings.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Sequential blooming ensures that you’ll enjoy its beautiful flowers from mid-summer to fall.
• Perfect for Cutting: The elegant blooms make the Seashore Gladiolus an excellent choice for fresh floral arrangements that will brighten up your home.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow, requiring minimal care while providing maximum impact, perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
• Attracts Pollinators: The soft hues and nectar-rich flowers of the Seashore Gladiolus attract bees and butterflies, promoting biodiversity in your garden.

Bring the serene beauty of the coast into your garden with the Seashore Gladiolus. Its pastel-colored blooms, easy-growing nature, and ability to attract pollinators make it a perfect choice for any garden seeking elegance and charm.