Black Sea Gladiolus
Black Sea Gladiolus
The darkest red gladiolus we offer!
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Light
Full Sun -
Size
12-14 cm -
Zone
3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-7 -
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer (July-Aug) -
Height
44 inches -
Soil Requirement
Well drained -
Deer Resistant
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Attract Bees
We'll carefully pack and ship your order at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone.
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Details
- Botanical NameGladiolus 'Black Sea'
- FormCorm
- Hardiness Zone3-10
- Lift in Fall3-7
- Flowering TimeMid to late summer (July-Aug)
- Light RequirementsFull Sun
- Flower ColorDeep maroon almost black with a small delicate white stripe down the centre petal.
- Flower Form3-4" wide florets carried along 1 side of the robust stems, 10-12 are open at a time.
- Foliage TypeLong strap-like leaves, medium green in color.
- Growth RateFast
- Height/Habit44 inches
- Spread4 - 6 inches
- Planting Instructions4" deep and 4 - 6" apart
- Soil RequirementsWell drained
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- PruningOnly to cut back spent flower stems
Growing Tips for Black Sea Gladiolus
If for any reason, you're not completely satisfied with any plant upon receipt, after planting or once it grows and blooms, just contact Breck's anytime-no time limit-for as long as you garden. No need to return any plant. We'll happily replace it or send you a merchandise credit.
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The type of product you order or the weather in our area or your area may affect the anticipated shipping schedule below.
Based on the contents of your order we always strive to ship your order complete, and as early as possible in the planting season to allow for the best root development once planted.
To promote optimum stress protection in transit and your success in the garden, bareroot perennials are kept in the ground in our nurseries until fully dormant. In the Fall these plants tend to arrive at the later end of the shipping window above.
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Gladiolus Tips & Growing Instructions
Breck's Plant Food to the trench. Cover with 2" of soil. Firmly place bulbs on soil, pointed ends up, 6" apart. In a flower border, plant a group of at least 10 bulbs for best effect. Cover with remaining soil. Water well and add 2" of mulch to conserve moisture and keep the roots cool. Begin planting in mid-spring and continue to plant every two weeks until mid-July for flowers throughout the summer. Bulbs will bloom from 70-100 days from planting, depending on the lateness in the season. Tall-growing varieties may need staking. Water well throughout the growing season. Fertilize when the flower spikes first appear and after the flowers are picked.
Dig up the corms 4-6 weeks after the flowers fade. Remove as much soil as possible and cut off flower stalk 1" above corm. Dry and store the bulbs indoors for the winter. Hardy in Zones 8-11.
Hardy Glads - In fall, plant in almost any type of well-drained garden soil in full sun. Plant the corms 4-6" apart in clumps approximately 3" deep. Fertilize when planting with any 5-10-5 fertilizer but avoid animal manure since it may encourage rot. Mulch over the winter for protection. Hardy in Zones 5-10.
Glamini Glads - Glaminis are highly pest resistant and bloom happily in full sun or partial shade. Their shorter overall height means you can use them in the middle or fronts of borders and beds. They also do exceptionally well in patio containers - or even window boxes where viewing their rich cascades of 3-4" flowers up close is a special pleasure. Glaminis are also splendid in your vase. Care is no more difficult than for any gladiolus. Simply plant 3" deep in sun or partial shade and space 3-4" apart. Glaminis can be lifted approximately 8-10 weeks after flowering. Dry the bulbs and let them overwinter in a cool, dark, frost-free location.
