{"product_id":"purple-party-gladioli-bulb-gladiolus-grandiflorus-purple-mauve-maroon-blooms","title":"Purple Party Gladioli Bulb – Gladiolus Grandiflorus – Purple, Mauve \u0026 Maroon Blooms","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring bold summer colour to your garden with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Party Gladioli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladiolus grandiflorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety featuring dreamy shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple and mauve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a rich contrasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaroon throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The layered tones give this gladiolus a dramatic yet elegant appearance, making it a standout choice for garden beds, borders and fresh 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 flower spikes, impressive blooms 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\u003ePurple Party\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds height, colour and structure to the garden, producing tall stems that can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–150cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary and February\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 ideal for creating a strong summer display. Plant them in groups for a fuller effect, combine them with other summer flowering bulbs, or grow them in a cutting garden for beautiful stems to bring indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 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, Purple Party Gladioli is a rewarding choice for gardeners wanting tall, colourful blooms with excellent 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\u003eBeautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple and mauve gladioli flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContrasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaroon throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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 summer garden colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for garden beds, borders and cutting gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for naturalising in suitable climates\u003c\/span\u003e\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 well-drained soil. Choose a position in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to semi shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with some protection from strong winds where possible.\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. Water in after planting and keep lightly moist while the plants are actively growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the tall gladiolus flower spikes develop, staking may be useful in windy or exposed positions. For cut flowers, pick stems when the lower blooms are just beginning to open and place them straight into clean water.\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\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 Purple, Mauve, Maroon\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 Purple Party 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 for the flowers and bulbs. Purple Party is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladiolus grandiflorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I plant Purple Party 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 Purple Party Gladiolus flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Party Gladioli generally flowers in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary and February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing tall summer flower spikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall does Purple Party 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 Purple Party 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 Purple Party produces tall, colourful stems suited to fresh arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Party features shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple and mauve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a contrasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaroon throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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.\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, especially once the tall flower spikes begin to develop.\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. Purple Party 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\u003ePurple Party 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. 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