Pleasant Valley Glads & Dahlias PO Box 494 Agawam Ma. 01001 Information What kind of location do gladiolus grow in What kind of soil do glads require What about preplanting treatment When do I plant How do I plant What other tips do you have When do I dig my bulbs How do I clean my bulbs What kind of location do gladiolus grow in Try to pick a spot with as near full sunlight as ...

GLADIOLUS (Glad'iolus) DESCRIPTION: This large group consists of about 250 to 300 species of gorgeous, tender perennial corms, which are mainly natives of South Africa, although some are found wild in west and central Europe, the Mediterranean to southwest and central Asia, and northwest and east Africa. The name Gladiolus is Latin for small sword and refers to the shape of the leaves, thus ...

Agricultural publication G6620 Revised November 15, 2000 Summer Flowering Bulbs: Gladiolus David Trinklein Department of Horticulture The gladiolus was once known as a sword lily. Improved types were first developed from crosses of several species native to the Mediterranean area of Europe. Later discovery of African species led to crosses, which produced the forerunners of the attractive ...

Gladiolus Diseases ...