Planting and Growing Gladiolus 'Buggy'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
Propagate by division, separating cormlets when dormant
Learn more →How to Transplant Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Gladiolus 'Buggy' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, planting the corms 15cm deep in spring, on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage; in frost-prone areas, lift when the leaves turn yellow-brown, and store the new corms in a dry, frost-free place until the following spring; in milder areas, add a thick dry mulch over winter
Learn more →How to Repot Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Gladiolus 'Buggy'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to gladiolus corm rot, grey moulds (Botrytis), Fusarium bulb rot, gladiolus core rot, gladiolus dry rot, gladiolus scab and neck rot, fungal leaf spot, and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to gladiolus thrip, aphids and slugs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Gladiolus 'Buggy'
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling