Gladiolus Chat! Love it-? Leave it-? Or Can't Live Without It!
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Date: 2022-08-07
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Wende
I've always loved Glads, but for whatever reason hadn't grown them in decades, yes I am that old. You got me interested again last yr, now I'm looking forward to more this yr. The way you use them in arrangements is beautiful, I see others stick the long stem in a bouquet and think, you really don't know how to use those. I sent a new flower farmer to check yours out, she mentioned she wasn't sure how to use them, well I'm sure she did after watching you. Just wondered if you'll plant Cream Perfection in your Grandmothers garden? It is gorgeous!
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I've always loved Glads, but for whatever reason hadn't grown them in decades, yes I am that old. You got me interested again last yr, now I'm looking forward to more this yr. The way you use them in arrangements is beautiful, I see others stick the long stem in a bouquet and think, you really don't know how to use those. I sent a new flower farmer to check yours out, she mentioned she wasn't sure how to use them, well I'm sure she did after watching you. Just wondered if you'll plant Cream Perfection in your Grandmothers garden? It is gorgeous!
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Karen
I grew gladiolus for the first time last year and was pleasantly surprised at how easy they were to grow particularly in our short growing season in Edmonton, Canada zone 3b. I grew Nori and Lumiere and loved them both. I have stored the corms for the winter and will try potting them up in the spring to give them a head start and then try some right in the ground for succession planting. Thank you so much for your videos. I am learning a lot and appreciate your sharing your knowledge and love of plants with all of us.
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I grew gladiolus for the first time last year and was pleasantly surprised at how easy they were to grow particularly in our short growing season in Edmonton, Canada zone 3b. I grew Nori and Lumiere and loved them both. I have stored the corms for the winter and will try potting them up in the spring to give them a head start and then try some right in the ground for succession planting. Thank you so much for your videos. I am learning a lot and appreciate your sharing your knowledge and love of plants with all of us.
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handmade
You are such a wonderful and knowledgeable gardener! This is my first time to plant gladiolus. I-m currently building my flower garden on one side of my corner lot front yard. I have about 1200sqft to plant in including pathways. I just laid down cardboard this week and put about 6 inches of compost on top which I walked on so it could compact a little bit. Do you think my glads will thrive in this? I also have dahlia tubers coming in March. Can I plant the tubers in the 6in compost? Thanks Danielle!
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You are such a wonderful and knowledgeable gardener! This is my first time to plant gladiolus. I-m currently building my flower garden on one side of my corner lot front yard. I have about 1200sqft to plant in including pathways. I just laid down cardboard this week and put about 6 inches of compost on top which I walked on so it could compact a little bit. Do you think my glads will thrive in this? I also have dahlia tubers coming in March. Can I plant the tubers in the 6in compost? Thanks Danielle!
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Honore
Love gladioli. I grow them on my allotment in the UK. I don-t use the specialist growers but buy them from the supermarket. They are very cheap and add cheerful colour to my plot. Sometimes I leave them in the ground over winter but I think they do better if lifted and I sort out and save the larger corms. I have started them in several ways - straight in the ground, grown in individual pots or set in trays until they shoot and then transplanted. Thank you for showing all the beautiful blooms.
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Love gladioli. I grow them on my allotment in the UK. I don-t use the specialist growers but buy them from the supermarket. They are very cheap and add cheerful colour to my plot. Sometimes I leave them in the ground over winter but I think they do better if lifted and I sort out and save the larger corms. I have started them in several ways - straight in the ground, grown in individual pots or set in trays until they shoot and then transplanted. Thank you for showing all the beautiful blooms.
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Garden
As soon as I received an email from Longfield Gardens with an -early- sale I ordered all of the gladiolus that you grew last year that I loved! :) I purchased a bunch last year from local stores and online to plant after seeing one of your early videos and just loved them. I was not efficient with my note taking of the varieties, but I am trying to save some of the corms. We will see how that goes. But, I am really looking forward to the Longfield Gardens glads!
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As soon as I received an email from Longfield Gardens with an -early- sale I ordered all of the gladiolus that you grew last year that I loved! :) I purchased a bunch last year from local stores and online to plant after seeing one of your early videos and just loved them. I was not efficient with my note taking of the varieties, but I am trying to save some of the corms. We will see how that goes. But, I am really looking forward to the Longfield Gardens glads!
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Soil
You know, I tried gladioli last year for the first time and I was in love! I purchased -plum tart- because it was supposed to be a darker reddish purple one, it turned out to be a very hot pink - it was pretty but what I was expecting, the picture that it was shown to me was more like the espresso you grew, so this year I-m definitely gonna try espresso and I-m trying to find a creamy yellow as well, we will see! Such a great guide you made here!
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You know, I tried gladioli last year for the first time and I was in love! I purchased -plum tart- because it was supposed to be a darker reddish purple one, it turned out to be a very hot pink - it was pretty but what I was expecting, the picture that it was shown to me was more like the espresso you grew, so this year I-m definitely gonna try espresso and I-m trying to find a creamy yellow as well, we will see! Such a great guide you made here!
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Pauline
I love glads! I-ve grown some perennials here and there but I planted glads three years ago and it sparked my desire to grow more cut flowers. And well I probably own about 400 glad bulbs and 200+ Dahlias now lol and last year was the first year I made bouquets the entire summer: -) in love: -) and your videos have helped me immensely on my journey: -) interestingly enough the first glad I ever ordered from an online company was Priscilla lol
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I love glads! I-ve grown some perennials here and there but I planted glads three years ago and it sparked my desire to grow more cut flowers. And well I probably own about 400 glad bulbs and 200+ Dahlias now lol and last year was the first year I made bouquets the entire summer: -) in love: -) and your videos have helped me immensely on my journey: -) interestingly enough the first glad I ever ordered from an online company was Priscilla lol
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Gardening
I had a gladiolus that, what can I say? It looked like mud and I believe it's called Guinea. The stock picture was beautiful though. I have a row of irises that I've been throwing out with the same problem. I wish sellers showed more accurate pictures. I don't really like a close up picture of a bloom. It doesn't give you a clear idea of what it'll look in the landscape. This is why I always try to find buyer's photos when possible.
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I had a gladiolus that, what can I say? It looked like mud and I believe it's called Guinea. The stock picture was beautiful though. I have a row of irises that I've been throwing out with the same problem. I wish sellers showed more accurate pictures. I don't really like a close up picture of a bloom. It doesn't give you a clear idea of what it'll look in the landscape. This is why I always try to find buyer's photos when possible.
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mary
I inherited glads in my garden from the 1950s. I was pulling them because I considered them a funeral flower. But 2 years ago one managed to bloom. It is gorgeous. Combination of peach, purple and pink. Absolutely beautiful. I-ve decided -if you can-t beat them, join them- and let them do their thing. I hope for more blooms this year. I love your videos. You are so passionate and inspiring. Please continue you share with us gardeners.
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I inherited glads in my garden from the 1950s. I was pulling them because I considered them a funeral flower. But 2 years ago one managed to bloom. It is gorgeous. Combination of peach, purple and pink. Absolutely beautiful. I-ve decided -if you can-t beat them, join them- and let them do their thing. I hope for more blooms this year. I love your videos. You are so passionate and inspiring. Please continue you share with us gardeners.
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Michele
Oh my! The rich velvety quality of Espresso & the indescribable pastel purple of Costa would be my 2 can't do withouts! I had never considered glads until seeing your creative use of them in the vase. Cutting them back to a few flowers was something I never considered, but it really made me appreciate the beauty of the individual blooms. Thanks for showing me what can be done Danielle, with a flower I thought of as only vertical!
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Oh my! The rich velvety quality of Espresso & the indescribable pastel purple of Costa would be my 2 can't do withouts! I had never considered glads until seeing your creative use of them in the vase. Cutting them back to a few flowers was something I never considered, but it really made me appreciate the beauty of the individual blooms. Thanks for showing me what can be done Danielle, with a flower I thought of as only vertical!
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Colleen
What a great idea to take pictures of glads growing in your own garden and showing the sales photos. There definitely is a difference from what you think you're getting and what it looks like for real. I grew all my own flowers for my wedding and found the most gorgeous salmon colored glads, but when they flowered they were the most awful muddy orange and dirty pink I've ever seen. Learned my lesson--
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What a great idea to take pictures of glads growing in your own garden and showing the sales photos. There definitely is a difference from what you think you're getting and what it looks like for real. I grew all my own flowers for my wedding and found the most gorgeous salmon colored glads, but when they flowered they were the most awful muddy orange and dirty pink I've ever seen. Learned my lesson--
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Joyce
Thanks for the great information. I have to agree with you that some of the flower catalog pictures don't look anything like a real life flower. They may not do it intentionally but you can end up with something totally different than what you were aiming for. You have some great choices for this year. I agree that the deeper tones often look better in fall arrangments. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the great information. I have to agree with you that some of the flower catalog pictures don't look anything like a real life flower. They may not do it intentionally but you can end up with something totally different than what you were aiming for. You have some great choices for this year. I agree that the deeper tones often look better in fall arrangments. Thanks for sharing.
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Alison
I'm growing them for the first time this year (in Australia, so summer here. They're quite weird plants - at first they're nice and straightforward with upright leaves, but now they've gone all stiff and a bit twisted and I can see the first sign of the inflorescence peeping through. A learning curve for sure. lol I must look into whether I can save the corms or what. Thanks Danielle!
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I'm growing them for the first time this year (in Australia, so summer here. They're quite weird plants - at first they're nice and straightforward with upright leaves, but now they've gone all stiff and a bit twisted and I can see the first sign of the inflorescence peeping through. A learning curve for sure. lol I must look into whether I can save the corms or what. Thanks Danielle!
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Wild
Your enthusiasm for gladiolas is adorable - I have been traumatized by thrips one too many times and I sort of cringe when think about waiting in anticipation for a glad to open up only to see the thrip damage. I do think they go for the darker colors. You gave me an idea to maybe focus on whites until I can get the thrips under control. I-ll be planting some this year!
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Your enthusiasm for gladiolas is adorable - I have been traumatized by thrips one too many times and I sort of cringe when think about waiting in anticipation for a glad to open up only to see the thrip damage. I do think they go for the darker colors. You gave me an idea to maybe focus on whites until I can get the thrips under control. I-ll be planting some this year!
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Hooked
Hi Nicole! I loved this video. I'm thinking about trying some glads again this year. I have some planted that I purchased at Walmart in a multi pack. They are up against the fence of my veggie garden.
My question is, where would you recommend planting them in the garden so that they are less likely to flop? Do they all require staking? Thank you!
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Hi Nicole! I loved this video. I'm thinking about trying some glads again this year. I have some planted that I purchased at Walmart in a multi pack. They are up against the fence of my veggie garden.
My question is, where would you recommend planting them in the garden so that they are less likely to flop? Do they all require staking? Thank you!
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Mary
I-m too late for Costa again this year! Same with Cream Perfection. I had limited success with trying to grow glads in crates last year. It was so disappointing. This year they-re going straight into the ground. I just wish I was a little quicker getting them ordered. Might just go with what-s available locally this year and see how it goes.
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I-m too late for Costa again this year! Same with Cream Perfection. I had limited success with trying to grow glads in crates last year. It was so disappointing. This year they-re going straight into the ground. I just wish I was a little quicker getting them ordered. Might just go with what-s available locally this year and see how it goes.
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Garden
I'm a fan of glads - My grandmother gave me her corms when she wasn't able to garden any more. It's one of my most precious things that I have from her. She truly loved gardening and I'm happy that trait stuck in the family. Thanks for sharing these varieties. I've made note for my next order to look for Espresso and Cream Perfection.
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I'm a fan of glads - My grandmother gave me her corms when she wasn't able to garden any more. It's one of my most precious things that I have from her. She truly loved gardening and I'm happy that trait stuck in the family. Thanks for sharing these varieties. I've made note for my next order to look for Espresso and Cream Perfection.
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Nick
Many years ago, when I started gardening, I planted boxstore gladiolus bulbs in the front of a border and only 3 bloomed due to insect damage. I never spray chemicals so I just gave up on glads. After almost a decade I'm no longer afraid and ordered a cut flower garden mix, miss hippie which is lime green, and ray of sunshine blend.
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Many years ago, when I started gardening, I planted boxstore gladiolus bulbs in the front of a border and only 3 bloomed due to insect damage. I never spray chemicals so I just gave up on glads. After almost a decade I'm no longer afraid and ordered a cut flower garden mix, miss hippie which is lime green, and ray of sunshine blend.
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The
They are all gorgeous! The Vista surely is unique for sure. I love them all. I-m not very fond of white flowers because after a rain they look dirty and beat up but I love every other color. Pricilla not too sure either. I love the green one and the cream perfection and any pink, reds, lavender or purple are a must.
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They are all gorgeous! The Vista surely is unique for sure. I love them all. I-m not very fond of white flowers because after a rain they look dirty and beat up but I love every other color. Pricilla not too sure either. I love the green one and the cream perfection and any pink, reds, lavender or purple are a must.
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