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This is the best time to plant gladiolus bulbs for a long, striking display of summer blooms

Pink gladioli in the garden.

Gladoli are popular cut flowers for a reason – they’re vibrant, bold, and make a real statement in pots and garden borders. It’s about time we learned when to plant gladiolus bulbs, then.

In fact, timing is just as important as learning how to plant gladiolus bulbs. There are plenty of unique bulbs you can plant from February onwards (well, corms, technically), but gladioli are up there with the very best. There are tons of varieties to choose from, and a single flower spike can produce up to 20 buds.

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