Gladiolus alatus
Flowers pink or pinkish orange.
Lower perianth with small lime – green area edged with dark red at the center.
Flower height: 20 - 30 cm
Flowering duration: 3 - 4 weeks
Growing recommendations:
Light: Full sun / Half shade
Planting season: Autumn / Early winter
Planting space: 5-7 cm
Planting depth: 4-5 cm
Bloom season: March, April
General recommendations for planting and growing:
Planting: Use a well-drained soil or flowerpot
How to plant: Place the bulbs at more or less the recommended depth, cover and press slightly on top.
Watering: After planting, water one time to full capacity of the soil/media but later on water mildly to avoid water excess. During flowering increase watering moderately. Keep moist but not damp/ For about one month after flowering reduce watering as the leaves start dry up.