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Kio - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Striking Green Spikes

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Kio - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Striking Green Spikes - Oldboy&

Description

Elevate your garden with Kio Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus), featuring large, captivating green blooms forming tall, elegant spikes. Thriving in warm climates, these unique green gladioli stand 100–150 cm tall, making them a bold statement for summer beds, containers, or striking fresh-cut arrangements.

🌿 Features

  • Botanical Name: Gladiolus grandiflorus

  • Colour: Distinctive green blooms

  • Height: 100–150 cm — dramatic vertical presence

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

  • Soil Preference: Well‑drained sandy loam with pH 6–6.5

  • Climate Zones: Zones 1–4 (ideal for Australian gardens)

  • Water-Wise: Yes — prefers warm, drought-tolerant conditions

  • Frost Tolerance: Not frost-hardy — plant after frost risk

  • Planting Window: June to September

  • Flowering Time: January to February

  • End Uses: Garden beds, cut flowers, naturalising

  • Supplied As: Dry bulb (corm)

Why You’ll Love It

Kio Gladiolus offers a rare burst of greenery amidst traditional flower hues, perfect for creating standout vertical accents that captivate. With minimal upkeep, this exotic bulb suits those seeking fresh aesthetics and unique garden features, all while supporting easy growing and vibrant summer displays.

  • Unusual green blooms add elegance and intrigue

  • Tall, sturdy spikes bring architectural interest

  • Water-wise and sun-loving — ideal for warm conditions

  • Great for cut arrangements and garden accents 🌿

  • Low-maintenance with strong visual reward

  • Annual lifting and thrip control ensure healthy blooms

Planting & Care Tips

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

  • Spacing: 10–20 cm apart for air circulation

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

  • Watering: Water during spike formation; avoid waterlogging 🚿

  • Support: Stake tall spikes in pots or windy areas

  • Corm Management: Lift annually, cure thoroughly, store cool and dry

  • Pest Control: Treat for thrips during dormancy for pristine foliage

FAQs

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

Can I grow them in pots?
Yes — use a deep, well-drained pot and stake if necessary.

How tall do the spikes grow?
Expect dramatic 1–1.5 m tall flower stems.

Do they need frequent watering?
Water when flower spikes form; they're drought-friendly once established.

How can I prevent thrip damage?
Apply insecticides during dormancy to protect blooms and foliage.

Supplied as Dormant bulbs

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📸 Image is representative only. Actual variety may vary.