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Purple Flora - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Rich Violet Elegance

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Purple Flora - Gladioli - Bulb - Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Rich Violet Elegance - Oldboy&
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Description

Elevate your garden with Purple Flora Gladiolus, a standout variety renowned for its deep, velvety violet-purple blooms. Each tall, sturdy spike showcases ruffled flowers that open sequentially from the bottom up, ensuring a prolonged and captivating display. Reaching heights of 120–150 cm, these striking blooms add a dramatic vertical element to garden beds, borders, and floral arrangements.

🌿 Features

  • Botanical Name: Gladiolus grandiflorus

  • Colour: Deep violet-purple

  • Height: 120–150 cm

  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to semi-shade

  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6–6.5

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

  • Water-Wise: Yes – moderate watering during growth

  • Frost Tolerance: Not frost-hardy – plant after frost risk has passed

  • Planting Time: June to September

  • Flowering Time: January to February

  • End Use: Garden beds, cut flower arrangements, naturalising

  • Supplied As: Dry bulb (corm)

Why You’ll Love It

Purple Flora captivates with its luxurious, velvety blooms and robust growth. Easy to cultivate, it brings a touch of elegance and sophistication to any garden setting.

  • Striking violet-purple flowers for a bold statement

  • Tall spikes add vertical interest to garden designs

  • Excellent choice for cut flowers and indoor displays

  • Thrives in sunny, well-drained locations

  • Low-maintenance with high visual impact

Planting & Care Tips

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

  • Spacing: 10–15 cm apart for optimal growth

  • Soil Preparation: Enrich with compost or general-purpose fertiliser

  • Watering: Keep soil moist during active growth; reduce after flowering

  • Support: Stake tall stems in exposed or windy areas

  • Corm Management: Lift and store corms in a cool, dry place post-flowering

  • Pest Control: Monitor for thrips; treat with appropriate insecticides if necessary

FAQs

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

Can I grow them in pots?
Yes – use deep, well-drained containers and provide support as needed.

How tall do they grow?
Expect flower spikes reaching 120–150 cm in height.

Do they require frequent watering?
Water moderately during growth; they are drought-tolerant once established.

How do I prevent pest damage?
Inspect regularly for thrips and apply suitable treatments during dormancy.

Supplied as Dormant bulbs

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📸 Image is representative only. Actual variety may vary.