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Dreamy Violet - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Mauve & Purple Blooms

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Dreamy Violet - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Mauve & Purple Blooms - Oldboy&

Description

Transform your garden into a dreamy haven with Dreamy Violet Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus). From vibrant purple buds emerge mauve to deep purple blossoms, each forming tall, elegant spikes reaching 100–150 cm. Perfect for summer beds, containers, or creating enchanting cut-flower arrangements.

🌿 Features

  • Botanical Name: Gladiolus grandiflorus

  • Colour: Rich mauve and purple flowers

  • Height: 100–150 cm — graceful vertical form

  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to semi-shade ☀️🌤

  • Soil Preference: Sandy loam, well-drained; pH 6–6.5

  • Climate Zones: Zones 1–4 — ideal for warm Australian climates

  • Water-Wise: Yes, low to moderate watering

  • Frost Hardiness: Not frost-hardy — plant post-frost

  • Planting Time: June to September

  • Flowering Time: January to February

  • End Use: Garden borders, cut flowers, naturalising

  • Supplied As: Dry bulb (corm)

Why You’ll Love It

Dreamy Violet brings a magical burst of mauve-purple beauty to your garden, with minimal care and maximum impact. Ideal for border accents, container displays, or stunning floral arrangements, these gladioli thrive in warm weather and bloom reliably every summer.

  • Elegant colour and graceful form enhance any garden

  • Perfect for fresh bouquets or dramatic garden architecture

  • Heat-tolerant and easy to cultivate

  • Naturally water-wise after establishment

  • Enjoy tall, sturdy spikes with little upkeep

  • Annual lifting and thrip prevention keep blooms pristine

Planting & Care Tips

  • Depth: Plant 10–12 cm deep, flat side down

  • Spacing: 10–20 cm apart for healthy growth

  • Soil Prep: Enrich sandy loam with compost or blood & bone

  • Watering: Moderate watering during spike formation 🚿

  • Support: Stake tall stems in wind-prone areas or containers

  • Corm Care: Lift annually, cure, and store in a cool, ventilated space

  • Pest Control: Apply thrip treatment during dormancy

FAQs

When should I plant them?
Plant from June to September after frost has passed.

Can I grow them in pots?
Yes — use a deep, well-draining pot and stake as needed.

How tall do they grow?
Expect 1–1.5 m tall elegant flower stems.

Do they need lots of water?
Water lightly during spike formation; these are water-wise once established.

How do I keep blooms streak-free?
Apply insecticide during dormancy to prevent thrip damage.

Supplied as Dormant bulbs

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📸 Image is representative only. Actual variety may vary.