Gladiolus callianthus Murielae
€7.75
Largest bulb size
Always true to variety
Lowest price per bulb
"For the seasoned gardener this is certainly an old acquaintance, Gladiolus callianthus has been in cultivation for more than 100 years. But if you are not yet familiar with this wonderfully scented Gladiolus with its sparkling white flowers, it is definitely recommended.
Like the common Gladiolus, it is not really winter hardy, but it is sometimes written that it can survive well in open winters with little frost. My experience with overwintering the Gladiolus callianthus Murielae in the Dutch winter is not really good, I think our winters are a bit too cold and too wet.
Originally from Ethiopia, this Gladiolus likes warmth, so take that into account when planting and place it in a sunny spot. She likes to stand among the perennials, often she even looks best there. If you harvest it in the autumn, do not store it too cold, around 15 degrees is fine.
This very rewarding plant is suitable for many gardens, grows well in pots and in larger combinations. Jacqueline van der Kloet calls it in her book as a problem-free onion for beginners, but one that bewitches every gardener with its fragrance."
Flowerperiod
Planting flower bulbs
When should I plant my flower bulbs? If you want beautiful flowers such as tulips and daffodils in your garden in the spring, you will need to plant flower bulbs in the fall. This can be done as soon as the leaves fall from the trees. Make sure that the spring bloomers are in the ground before the frost sets in.
Summer bloomers such as dahlias and lilies should be planted in the spring so that they bloom in the summer.
Planting flower bulbs is not complicated at all. The same principles apply in principle:
- do not plant the bulb too deep in the ground (usually between 8 and 18 centimeters)
- provide good natural conditions
- be frugal with fertilizer and let the bulb do its work
