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Gladioli

rew1935rew1935 Posts: 1
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My Gladioli in a well drained raised bed will overwinter fine but the corms multiply very much and no flowers are produced. Please recommend a solution. 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They probably need dividing. Many bulbs become less productive once that happens  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • sgoscombesgoscombe Posts: 30
    do you pull them up over winter? Also, do you cut the leaves back? im new to gladioli

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Depends on where you live. They'd need lifted here, but in warm areas with lighter soil, they can stay in the ground. You would leave foliage to die down itself, whether being lifted or not, as that helps feed the bulb.
    An additional feed while foliage dies back is also beneficial. Liquid tomato food is ideal. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • sgoscombesgoscombe Posts: 30
    ooooh, I'll try the tomato feed, thanks. We are in the West Midlands, but they are very exposed on front path with little other plants around them. the soil is very gritty so fairly dry. wondering whether to risk leaving them and just buy some manure to mulch around them?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wouldn't put manure round them. A cloche, or fleece, pegged down, would be more use, but it would probably be better to lift and store them if you're concerned.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • sgoscombesgoscombe Posts: 30
    ok great. Thank you @Fairygirl :)
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