Re: gladiolus in pots?
Hi Lauw
Welcome to the list. Can you tell me why our Acidanthera (Gladiolus) don't
flower well here in Crete. they come up with magnificent foliage, and then
at flower time the buds do not extend beyond the leaves or even open fully.
they were one of my favourites in a summer pot in Engladn, I would love to
grow them here.
regards Janet b
Janet Blenkinship
Crete, Greece
What is this life if, full of care,
we have no time to stand and stare.
William henry Davies
----- Original Message -----
From: Lauw de Jager <contact@bulbargence.com>
To: medit-plants <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: gladiolus in pots?
> Julie wrote:
> Have any of you had success with Gladiolus callianthus (old Acidanthera)
> > in pots?
>
> Dear Julie and All,
> Allthough it will perform better in full ground, it can also be planted
> in large containers (10 bulbs in a pot of 30-40cm,12-16" diam) a sandy
> mix (50% potsoil with 50% sand) regular watering during the summer and
> dry in the winter. As many bulblets are formed, to be
> repotted every two years.
> Enjoy its delicious parfume at the end of the summer.
> Kind regards
> --
> Lauw de Jager
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