Gladiolus Bulbs (Corms) - Olympic Flame Gladiolus. (10 Seeds Bulbs) Now Shipping ! Gladiolus Plant Gladiolus is a genus of perennial bulbous flowering plants in the iris family. It is sometimes called the 'Sword lily', but usually by its generic name. The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. Gladiolus Unique apricot-orange and peachy-yellow tones on a beautifully formed and robust gladiolus. Bulb size 12-14cm. Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Olympic Flame, Garden Gladiolus is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives. Compact Height for Borders and Containers Great for Cutting. Gladiolus is a perennial favored for its beautiful, showy flowers. Its flowers grow on tall spikes and are often found in cutting gardens or in the back along the border (because they are tall). Gladioli have many different colored flowers, and grow between 2 to 6 feet in height. It's good for cut flowers. Planting Plant gladiolus bulbs in the spring once danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Ready your garden by using a garden fork or tiller and loosen the soil to about 12 to 15 inches deep. After loosening the soil, mix in a 2 to 4inch layer of compost.Plant your bulbs 4 to 8 inches deep with the pointed end facing up. Space the corms 3 to 6 inches apart. Water the corms thoroughly. Gladioli like well-drained, light soil and full sun. It takes about 90 days from the time gladioli are planted to root, grow, bloom, and store enough energy for the next season. Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.