Apricot Bubblegum Gladiolus

Description

The Apricot Bubblegum Gladiolus is a charming and unique variety that adds a soft, romantic touch to any garden. With its delicate apricot-colored blooms, tinged with a bubblegum pink hue, this gladiolus exudes elegance and grace. The tall, sturdy flower spikes reach up to 90–110 cm, making it perfect for creating vertical interest in flower beds, borders, or containers. The Apricot Bubblegum Gladiolus is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to introduce a playful yet refined pop of color to their landscapes. This variety also makes a fantastic addition to floral arrangements, offering long-lasting beauty for both gardens and bouquets.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Height: Tall, reaching 90–110 cm, ideal for adding height and vertical interest to gardens and flower beds.
• Flower Size: Large, trumpet-shaped blooms around 10 cm in diameter, in a soft apricot color with bubblegum pink accents.
• Blooming Season: Blooms mid-summer to fall, with flowers opening sequentially along the spike, ensuring continuous color throughout the season.
• Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth and blooming.
• Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Ideal Uses: Perfect for flower beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers in bouquets and arrangements.
• Growth Rate: Moderate growth, with flowers typically appearing 8–10 weeks after planting.
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Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Plant gladiolus corms in the spring, after the last frost date, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.
2. Spacing: Space corms approximately 10–12 cm apart to allow for optimal growth and airflow between plants.
3. Watering: Water consistently but avoid overwatering. Ensure the soil is moist but well-drained, as waterlogged soil can lead to root rot.
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Key Benefits:

• Soft, Romantic Blooms: The Apricot Bubblegum Gladiolus features delicate apricot flowers with bubblegum pink accents, offering a subtle yet striking color combination that adds elegance to any garden.
• Tall and Elegant: With its height of 90–110 cm, it creates vertical interest, perfect for flower beds and borders.
• Long-Lasting Flowers: The flowers bloom sequentially along the spike, providing weeks of continuous color, from mid-summer to fall.
• Ideal for Cutting: The tall, graceful flower spikes are perfect for creating beautiful cut flower arrangements that last for days.
• Low Maintenance: Once planted, this gladiolus is easy to care for, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to any garden.