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7 reasons why your gladioli is not flowering – what you can do to ensure beautiful, vibrant blooms every year

Gladiolus communis. Red gladiolus flowers in the garden .

Gladioli are instantly recognised by their spires of blooms and vibrant colours and are a favourite in the garden and as cut flowers. A single flower spike can produce up to 20 buds, so gladiolus not flowering is a big disappointment – especially as their leaves aren't particularly interesting in their own right.

There are lots of reasons for gladiolus not flowering, including the age of the corms, the planting technique and care regime, with some issues easier to remedy than others. To help you get to the bottom of why your gladiolus aren't flowering, we asked the experts for their advice and solutions to ensure beautiful blooms every year.

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