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Gladiolus Black Star | Gladioli Or Sword Lily
Gladiolus Black Star | Gladioli Or Sword Lily

Gladiolus Black Star | Gladioli Or Sword Lily

SKU: BU30000865
15 × bulbs
£6.99 £0.47 each
Available to order from summer
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Overview

Gladiolus 'Black Star' is a dramatic summer-flowering gladiolus with tall, upright spikes of richly coloured flowers in deep wine-red to near-black tones, creating a bold and mysterious focal point in any border or cut flower display. Its slender sword-like green foliage anchors the striking flower spikes bringing vertical impact to beds, containers, or bouquets.

Specifications

  • Position: Full sun / light shade
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Hardiness: Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

Care guide

Plant corms 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and 25cm (10in) apart on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage. In frost-prone areas, lift them when the leaves turn yellow-brown and store the corms in a dry, frost-free place over winter.

Gladioli grow best in full sun and well-drained soil, with protection from strong winds. Once planted, water regularly during dry spells and support taller plants with canes if needed. Feed every couple of weeks with a high potash fertiliser as the flower spikes develop. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers further down the stem.

After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally so the corms can store energy for the next season. In milder areas, corms can be left in the ground with a dry mulch for winter; otherwise, lift and store them in a frost-free place.

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