Gladiolus - Peche Melba

Prized for large bouquets, stately gladioli (Yes, that's the accepted plural form, and much more graceful than the alternatives. (Imagine the luxury of having arm-loads of glads to display around the house!) To enjoy blooms for many weeks through July and August, plant corms at two-week intervals from early spring until the end June. ) offer an enormous color range, including the most delicate pastels, bold hues and almost unimaginable bi-colors. Hardy in zones 8-11; elsewhere treat as an annual, or dig them in the fall and store over winter. Their sword-like foliage and tall, impressive flower spikes make striking accents in the mixed flower border. Glads are easy to grow, requiring only full sun and good drainage. For best garden effect, plant in groups of six or more of a single color, or grow dozens of them in a bed reserved for cutting. in circumference. Height 36-60". The Gladiolus Peche Melba, Gladioli', displays soft orange blooms with a light yellow center. Bulb size: 14-16 cm. ... more information