Last year my neighbour suggested that I dig up all my gladioli before the frosts got to them. I did this and stored them in newspaper in the shed. When do I plant them out again? I live in Oxfordshire, UK.
2007-02-06 09:40:30 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Glads are summer bulbs and won't over winter. You can plant them back in the garden after the danger of frost is over, likely April or May. Be sure to mix some bone meal and bulb fertilizer in the soil when you plant them for extra lovely blooms.
If you had trouble with them flopping over last year, try putting in supports when you plant them and they will grow through the supports so you won't have to stake them later when they bloom.
2007-02-06 10:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bluestocking88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plant them after the last threat of frost has passed for your area. Dig up the plants around the time of the first fall frosts, allow the bulbs to dry for a short period, and then store them either in paper or mesh bags (do not seal them in plastic or they will rot) or placed in a shallow pan or box and covered with dry peat moss. Ideal storage conditions are dry, dark, and cool, around 40 to 50 degrees F (4.5 to 10 degrees C). Happy gardening!
2007-02-06 18:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by Karl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What zone are you in? B/c I am in zone 9, and I know that for 8 and 9 it is o.k. to leave them in the ground. Plant them after danger of frost if you live in a cold area. I have some that I am going to plant in the next week or 2.
2007-02-07 00:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plant them in mid-spring 3 - 4 inches deep & 4 - 6 inches apart.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-06 18:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by Secret Monitor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋