{"product_id":"blitz-gladioli-bulb-gladiolus-grandiflorus-green-yellow-ruffled-blooms","title":"Blitz Gladioli Bulb – Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Green-Yellow Ruffled Blooms","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring fresh, unusual colour to your summer garden with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlitz Gladioli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladiolus grandiflorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety producing tall spikes of ruffled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen-yellow blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With its soft lime, chartreuse and yellow-green tones, Blitz offers a striking alternative to traditional bright gladioli colours and adds a clean, modern look to garden beds, borders and floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladioli are one of the most popular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummer flowering bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for Australian gardens, loved for their tall upright stems, dramatic flower spikes and excellent use as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlitz Gladiolus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a beautiful tall accent in the garden, providing height, structure and long-lasting colour when flowering outdoors or displayed indoors in a vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–150cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egladioli bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are perfect for garden borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, mixed bulb displays and large pots. The green-yellow flowers pair beautifully with white, purple, pink, orange and deep red gladioli, making Blitz a versatile choice for both garden planting and flower arranging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring in warmer regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummer in cooler temperate regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gladioli can also be planted in succession every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the planting season to help create a staggered display of colour. Plant from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to semi shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Supplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Blitz Gladioli is a rewarding choice for gardeners wanting elegant, tall flower spikes and reliable vase appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Order Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This is a pre-order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage shown is an example picture only. Flower colour, size and form may vary slightly depending on growing conditions and seasonal availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock is expected to be ready by the end of July, subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny items you do not wish to have substituted will be refunded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen-yellow Bronze gladioli flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuffled blooms with soft lime and yellow-green tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTall upright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egladiolus flower spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for fresh garden colour and floral arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for garden beds, borders, cutting gardens and large pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for staggered planting every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds height and structure to mixed plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater wise once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egladioli bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a sunny, well-drained position. Gladioli perform best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though they can also grow in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly in warmer regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a spot with fertile, free-draining soil. If planting in pots, use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge pot or tub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e filled with a premium-quality potting mix. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil, as gladioli bulbs can rot if they remain too wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant bulbs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the pointed end facing upwards. Space bulbs around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a fuller display. For a longer flowering season, plant additional bulbs every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the planting period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater in well after planting, then keep the soil lightly moist while the plants are actively growing. Gladioli appreciate regular watering during dry periods, especially as flower spikes begin to form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, feed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete fertiliser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during active growth to support strong stems and quality blooms. Avoid excessive nitrogen, as this may encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause gladioli grow tall, they may need support in exposed areas. Plant where they have some protection from strong winds, or stake flower spikes as they develop to help keep stems upright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cut flowers, pick stems when the lower flowers are just beginning to open. Place stems straight into clean water and remove any foliage that would sit below the waterline. The remaining buds can continue opening indoors, making gladioli a long-lasting and rewarding cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering, allow the foliage to continue growing until it naturally yellows. This helps the bulb store energy for future growth. In frost-prone areas, bulbs may be lifted and stored once foliage has died back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladiolus grandiflorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladioli x hortulanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gladioli \/ Gladiolus Bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, Yellow-Green, Lime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100–150cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January, February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June, July, August, September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAspect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to semi shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zones 1, 2, 3, 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garden, cut flower, naturalising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Wise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost Hardy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Blitz a gladioli or gladiolus bulb?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth terms are commonly used. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the botanical name, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egladioli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly used when referring to the flowers and bulbs. Blitz is a green-yellow gladioli variety commonly grown for tall garden colour and cut flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour are Blitz Gladioli flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlitz produces ruffled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen-yellow blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with soft lime and chartreuse tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I plant Blitz Gladioli bulbs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on your climate and growing zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen does Blitz Gladiolus flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlitz Gladioli generally flowers in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary and February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In warmer regions, gladioli may flower earlier, while cooler temperate regions often see flowering through summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I stagger gladioli planting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Gladioli can be planted every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the planting season to help extend the flowering display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall does Blitz Gladioli grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety grows to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–150cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Blitz Gladioli good for cut flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Gladioli are excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and Blitz produces tall, elegant stems suited to vases and floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Blitz Gladioli grow in pots?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Plant in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge pot or tub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using a premium potting mix. Make sure the pot drains freely and receives plenty of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo gladioli bulbs need full sun?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladioli perform best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but they can also grow in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in warmer climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould gladioli be staked?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaking is recommended in windy or exposed areas, as the tall flower spikes can become top-heavy when in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I water gladioli?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater after planting and keep the soil lightly moist during active growth. Increase watering during dry periods, especially as flower spikes develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I fertilise gladioli?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Regular feeding with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete fertiliser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during active growth will help support strong stems and quality flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre gladioli frost hardy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Blitz Gladioli is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot frost hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it is best grown during the warmer season or protected from frost in colder regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are they supplied as?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlitz Gladioli is supplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ready for planting during the recommended planting season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a pre-order?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. This item is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with stock expected to be ready by the end of July, subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens if there is a supply issue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options. 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