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Milka - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Delicate Mauve Blooms

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Milka - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Delicate Mauve Blooms - Oldboy&

Description

Enhance your garden with Milka Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus), showcasing soft, elegant mauve flowers atop tall, sturdy stems. Growing between 100–150 cm, these graceful spikes create a refined vertical element—perfect for summer borders, elegant containers, or sophisticated cut-flower arrangements.

🌿 Features

  • Botanical Name: Gladiolus grandiflorus

  • Colour: Subtle and sophisticated mauve blooms

  • Height: 100–150 cm — striking floral presence

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

  • Soil Requirements: Well‑drained sandy loam, pH 6–6.5

  • Climate Zones: Zones 1–4 — ideal for Australian regions

  • Water-Wise: Yes — moderate watering through flower formation

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

  • Planting Time: June to September

  • Flowering Time: January to February

  • End Use: Garden beds, cut arrangements, naturalising

  • Supplied As: Dry bulb (corm)

Why You’ll Love It

Milka captivates with its gentle mauve shade and delicate elegance. Easy to grow and care for, it brings timeless beauty to both garden landscapes and indoor floral designs. A sophisticated choice for lovers of classic color palettes.

  • Elegant, muted mauve suits diverse garden themes

  • Impressive height offers vertical interest

  • Works beautifully in container displays and bouquet arrangements

  • Adaptable and resilient — thrives in warm, sunny climates

  • Low-maintenance with stunning payoff

  • Corm lifting and thrip treatment ensure recurring perfection

Planting & Care Tips

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

  • Spacing: 10–20 cm apart for healthy root and shoot growth

  • Soil Prep: Incorporate compost or blood & bone into sandy loam

  • Watering Regimen: Water when flower spikes appear 🚿

  • Support: Stake tall stems in windy spots or containers

  • Corm Management: Lift annually, dry and store in a cool, ventilated place

  • Pest Control: Use thrip treatment during dormancy for pristine foliage

FAQs

When should I plant them?
Plant between June and September, after all frost risk has passed.

Can I grow them in pots?
Yes — ensure a deep, well-drained container and stake for support.

How tall do they grow?
Expect elegant flower spikes that reach 100–150 cm.

Do they need frequent watering?
Water regularly when spikes develop; they’re drought‑friendly once established.

How do I prevent pest damage?
Treat corms during dormancy to prevent thrip issues.

Supplied as Dormant bulbs

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📸 Image is representative only. Actual variety may vary.