Gladiolus Blue Tropic
This newcomer blooms in a bright, almost tropical light blue shade that’s rarely seen in the garden. Ideal for the back of borders or as a striking cut flower in bouquets.
Gladiolus Blue Tropic is not only beautiful, but also loved by bees and butterflies. Plant it in a sunny spot and enjoy its impressive bloom about 10 to 12 weeks later.
✓ Large-flowered gladiolus – up to 130 cm tall
✓ Unique light blue colour – rarely seen in gardens
✓ Perfect as a cut flower or eye-catcher in the back of borders
✓ Attracts bees and butterflies
Grower's tip: For an extra-long flowering season, plant in stages between March and June.
Specifications
| New this season | Yes |
| Type of gladiolus | Large-flowered (110-130 cm high) |
| Type of product | Gladiolus bulbs |
| Number per package: | 10 flower bulbs |
| Attacts bees and butterflies | Yes |
| Planting site | full sun |
| Planting time | March-June |
| Flowering time | July-October |
| Growing time to bloom | 10-12 weeks |
Tips
Planting:
Plant gladiolus bulbs from mid-March until June 21st at the latest (the longest day). This ensures blooming in September/October.
Expect about 2.5 to 3 months from planting to flowering. By planting new bulbs every two weeks, you can enjoy blooming gladiolus from July through October.
Space the bulbs about 10–15 cm apart and plant them around 10 cm deep. They also grow well in clay soil.
Note: gladiolus are not suitable for pots.
Tips:
- Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and keep the soil moist.
- Gladiolus are perfect as cut flowers. Cut them when the first lower blooms begin to open, for long-lasting enjoyment in a vase.
- Tall stems can be sensitive to wind – support them with bamboo stakes or netting.
- Combine with lower-growing flowers like dahlias, phlox, or calendula for variation in height and colour.
- After flowering, you can lift the bulbs, dry them, and store them for next year.
- Our large-sized bulbs guarantee strong stems – often with multiple flowering stalks per bulb!
Planting:
Plant gladiolus bulbs from mid-March until June 21st at the latest (the longest day). This ensures blooming in September/October.
Expect about 2.5 to 3 months from planting to flowering. By planting new bulbs every two weeks, you can enjoy blooming gladiolus from July through October.
Space the bulbs about 10–15 cm apart and plant them around 10 cm deep. They also grow well in clay soil.
Note: gladiolus are not suitable for pots.
Tips:
- Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and keep the soil moist.
- Gladiolus are perfect as cut flowers. Cut them when the first lower blooms begin to open, for long-lasting enjoyment in a vase.
- Tall stems can be sensitive to wind – support them with bamboo stakes or netting.
- Combine with lower-growing flowers like dahlias, phlox, or calendula for variation in height and colour.
- After flowering, you can lift the bulbs, dry them, and store them for next year.
- Our large-sized bulbs guarantee strong stems – often with multiple flowering stalks per bulb!
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