Ah - if you're moving that makes sense to keep them potted. I assumed you were hoping to plant them out. Just be guided by your weather, and if in doubt, wait a little longer, and take time when you start to acclimatise them - a few hours each day for a week or so is usually plenty You'll just have to make sure they have good supports then- and do it early on before they get too big, or they'll get flattened with the first bit of wind. It'll be tricky enough moving them without them getting damaged ,unless you're not doing that until autumn/winter.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
How deep are your corms planted? they need a hole about 6” deep to with stand the height and weight. You can put them in deeper pots and pile more soil on the top.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
@Fairygirl they're in a south-west greenhouse in a corner of the back garden at the moment. Will that definitely not be warm enough? I've put them in such a big pot (because of the height needed) that it would be quite a back breaking job to move them daily. If the greenhouse is no good, they might have to stay indoors for a few more weeks....
I don't know @alexemmersonuk, because I don't know what your location and climate are. Where I am, I couldn't safely have any of them in a greenhouse unless it was heated. It's the night time temps you need to watch for especially. If they're too low that's where the difficulties are. My little growhouse is no warmer overnight than the outdoor temps.
I don't grow those big blousy gladioli either - only the little Acidantheras. I don't know if the big ones are more delicate, or more tough. I've got some of the hardy ones potted up for this year, but they're fine outside in a sheltered spot. It's why I asked you which ones you had
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@Fairygirl I see. I understand now. Unfortunately I do not know which ones these are, they came in a mixed bag of bulbs and I forgot to label them properly! The temps in Norfolk for the next few weeks are about 4, so I've brought them in now, just in case. Thanks
@Nanny Beach Yes, I am very lucky to have this massive garden. Unfortunately, it's not my house so I can't do much with it, but we're saving like crazy for our own house and as soon as I have my own garden, I plan to turn it full of pinks and lilacs
The size will give you a clue as to the type. The Acidantheras are small bulbs - about 1 to 1.5cms approximately. The big gladioli will be much bigger than that. More like a decent sized daffodil I'd think. Would you say that sort of size @Nanny Beach? Either way, they should be fine if supported and kept sheltered until the weather is suitable, then a nice sunny spot for them. I've just done mine, since we were talking about them earlier.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Yes, I agree Fairy. I have acidantheras in my front pots, technically not a bit hardy, BUT I also have scented pelargoniums out there, but they are temperamental. In pots and fed, but dont always flower
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Just be guided by your weather, and if in doubt, wait a little longer, and take time when you start to acclimatise them - a few hours each day for a week or so is usually plenty
You'll just have to make sure they have good supports then- and do it early on before they get too big, or they'll get flattened with the first bit of wind. It'll be tricky enough moving them without them getting damaged ,unless you're not doing that until autumn/winter.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
yes, they are planted in a big deep pot definitely more than 6 inches
Where I am, I couldn't safely have any of them in a greenhouse unless it was heated. It's the night time temps you need to watch for especially. If they're too low that's where the difficulties are. My little growhouse is no warmer overnight than the outdoor temps.
I don't grow those big blousy gladioli either - only the little Acidantheras. I don't know if the big ones are more delicate, or more tough.
I've got some of the hardy ones potted up for this year, but they're fine outside in a sheltered spot.
It's why I asked you which ones you had
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I see. I understand now. Unfortunately I do not know which ones these are, they came in a mixed bag of bulbs and I forgot to label them properly! The temps in Norfolk for the next few weeks are about 4, so I've brought them in now, just in case. Thanks
@Nanny Beach
Yes, I am very lucky to have this massive garden. Unfortunately, it's not my house so I can't do much with it, but we're saving like crazy for our own house and as soon as I have my own garden, I plan to turn it full of pinks and lilacs
Either way, they should be fine if supported and kept sheltered until the weather is suitable, then a nice sunny spot for them.
I've just done mine, since we were talking about them earlier.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...