T he colorful spikes of gladiolus are a garden classic, but you don't need a massive garden to grow these plants -- you can ...

Although there are a few hardy varieties, most Gladiolus come from warm areas of South Africa and are too tender to survive winter outside in the ground. When the foliage begins to turn yellow or ...

An old name for gladiolus is sword lily because of its sword-shaped leaves. Like the term gladiator, gladiolus is derived from the Latin word for sword. These days, they are often simply called glads.

Winter Storage of Geranium, Canna, Gladiolus, Caladium, and Begonia (HO-85-W) (HO-85-W) Purdue Extension Publication. By: Rosie Lerner and Michael N. Dana. PDF . Publication Categories: Flowers and ...

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Gladiolus are one of the most popular flowers in the world. Typically, glads are used to fill floral arrangements, providing lots of color, and their upright spikes add a vertical element.

If you’re looking for a versatile cut flower that can be easily grown at home, gladiolus is just the ticket. Gladiolus gets its name from the Latin word “gladius,” meaning sword. Indeed, “glads,” as ...

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