
Description
Bring timeless beauty to your garden with the Senvion Gladiolus Bulb, featuring tall spikes of slightly ruffled white blooms highlighted by a creamy center. This elegant variety of Gladiolus grandiflorus reaches up to 1.5 m tall and flourishes in full sun to semi-shade. Whether planted in garden beds or stylish containers, it delivers eye-catching summer color and graceful vertical height.
🌿 Features
Botanical Name: Gladiolus grandiflorus
Colour: White petals with a creamy center 🤍
Height: 100–150 cm — tall and elegant
Light Requirements: Full sun to semi-shade ☀️🌤
Soil Type: Sandy loam or well-drained soil, pH 6–6.5
Supplied As: Dry dormant bulb (corm)
Zones: Grows well in Australian Zones 1–4 🌏
Flowering Time: January to February 🌼
Planting Period: June to September 🌱
Water-Wise: Yes — suited to warm climates and dry spells 💧
Frost Hardy: No — plant after frost risk has passed ❄️🚫
Uses: Great for garden beds, floral arrangements, naturalising, and containers 🪴
Why You’ll Love It
Senvion Gladioli offer more than just visual charm — they’re easy to grow, thrive in warm Aussie gardens, and reward you with florist-worthy blooms. From novice gardeners to green thumbs, this bulb checks all the boxes.
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Impressive height adds drama and dimension 🌿
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Thrives in sun and handles dry spells once established
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Perfect for cutting and creating dreamy floral displays ✂️
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Great for pots or protected outdoor beds
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Minimal care required, but maximum bloom potential
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Treat for thrips during dormancy to keep blooms flawless 🛡️
Planting & Care
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Plant 10–12 cm deep with the flat side down
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Space bulbs 10–20 cm apart
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Prepare soil with compost, blood & bone, or flower fertiliser
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Water during flower spike formation only
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Stake tall spikes if needed in windy locations
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Lift annually after flowering; dry and store in a cool, ventilated space
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Apply thrip treatment during dormancy if needed
FAQs
When is the best time to plant?
Between June and September, after frost risk has passed.
Can I grow them in pots?
Yes — use a deep pot, provide drainage, and stake for support.
Do I need to lift the bulbs every year?
Yes — lifting ensures healthy regrowth and prevents rot.
Are they drought-tolerant?
Yes — just water them during spike development for best results.
How do I prevent streaks on the flowers?
Use insecticides to manage thrips during dormancy for flawless growth.
Supplied as Dormant bulbs
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