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Glaïeul ou Gladiolus Elvive
The gladioli don't look anything like the photo, they are plain and pink in colour. I'm really disappointed because I would have liked to have the same thing as in the picture... they are pretty in themselves but not how I would have wished.
Corentin , 26/08/2023
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Gladiolus 'Elvive' is a variety with large flowers beautifully coloured in a lovely harmony of intermediate shades between pink and purple. Beautiful corollas open from bottom to top of its tall flowering stems with flowers which are bright lilac pink in the centre and fade to a light mauve, with the base of the petals spotted with dark purple. Surround it with light violet, white, pink, or blue flowers. Â
Originally from Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, belonging to the Iridaceae family, the most colourful gladiolus species come from South Africa. Cultivated gladioli are hybrids with large flowers, divided into 3 main groups: Grandiflorus (large flowers), Primulinus, and Nanus (butterflies). 'Elvive' belongs to the Grandiflorus group. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with corms (globose bulbs) that produce wide sword-shaped leaves arranged in a fan-shaped clump of about 1.10 m (4ft) tall, depending on the growing conditions. The leaves are topped by a flower spike with funnel-shaped, 8 cm (3in) wide flowers, arranged unilaterally, almost on the same side of the sturdy floral stem. They are composed of wide petals with a slightly pleated edge.Â
Gladioli and their long, often somewhat ostentatious, coloured flower spikes are symbols of the 70s and slightly formal floral arrangements. While they are irreplaceable in bouquets, in gardens they need the presence of plants with lush or, conversely, light foliage, which will enhance their somewhat dense flowering. Plant them in groups in beds of salvias, grasses, monardas, wallflowers, and forget-me-nots to create large colourful compositions. They are regulars in cottage gardens, grown with vegetables. For cut flowers, cut the flower spikes when the first floret starts to open. Plant them at two-week intervals from early spring until the end of June to have flowers in the house and garden all summer long.
Gladiolus gets its name from the shape of its sword-shaped leaves, derived from the Latin word gladius. Its wild forms were often depicted in jewellery or on tapestries and fabrics made by the Semitic people before the Christian era.
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Hybrid gladioli love rich, fertile soils that are well-drained and sandy and full sun. Space the bulbs or corms 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) apart, covered with 10 cm (4in) of soil. Feed after cutting the flowers. Avoid using manure, as it promotes bulb rot. Gladioli are susceptible to frost, so they should be dug up when they have withered or immediately after the first frost. Cut the leaves and let them dry in a well-ventilated area for three weeks. Remove the old bulbs. Store the new bulbs and bulblets throughout the winter in a cool place, protected from frost. The bulblets will bloom in two years. It is a good idea not to plant gladioli bulbs in the same spot for consecutive years. An annual rotation will yield better results. In mild climates, Gladioli can be planted in September-October and left in place for the winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.