Fill the containers, with a damp mixture of 50 percent potting soil and 50 percent play sand, in the early fall.

Gladioli in pots. Water well during the growing season and stake plants. 'gladioli don't flower for long, so start planting. Gladioli offer a brilliant array of flower colours.

The taller, the better, as the corms need suitable drainage. Buy gladioli bulbs gladiolus plum tart: One row is in bud, the others not showing yet.

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Plus, you don't need to store these corms for long; Fill the container ¾ full with the soil and sand mixture. I planted three rows of different types on the same day.

After planting, it can take 90 to 100 days before. As a general rule, plant them. But even in pots, they grow remarkably.

They need to be planted about six inches deep and have plenty of room below for the roots. Make sure that you stake these before the flower buds appear. Larger bulbs like glads, will need a fairly deep pot.