Geographical origins: Southern Africa, West Asia and Mediterranean areas.
Adult dimensions: Up to 100 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Any, well drained fertile soils.
Climate: Not hardy (lift out the bulbs before the winter).
Exposure: Full Sun.
Characteristics and uses:
The variety 'Rose supreme' bears creamy-pink flowers which brighten your flowering beds.
The bulbs have to be planted in the spring, from February to the end of May and bloom in magnificent flowers from August to October
Gladioli do not thrive in dry weather, and they will be more beautiful if watered on a regular basis.
Dead- head regularly to promote the apparition of new flowers. Staking is advisable as soon as growth is well established.
The bulbs can be planted either directly in your garden or in pots.