Gladiolus is a plant that everyone recognizes and that most people admire. Sturdy, sword-like leaves and strong stems hold up spikes of colorful trumpets that grace garden borders outdoors, and add splashes of color in vases indoors.



Technically, Gladiolus is a corm, different from true bulbs in structure, but not in terms of garden success. Planted in spring, after danger of frost, at a depth of 4", they are one of the most forgiving of all bulbs.

Gladioli are available from miniature varieties through the "Giant" flower types, in a rainbow of colors. Navlet's carries the newest and most exotic Glads this season, including: Chatal, Princess Margaret Rose, Stella and Cheops. For a full season of garden and cut-flower beauty, stagger planting of bulbs every two weeks from March through September.

When it comes to striking color in the garden and stunning cut-flower displays in the home, Gladioli are one of spring and summer's best-performing flowers.