Flowering period of Gladiolus

It takes 60-120 days for Gladiolus to bloom from the beginning of planting, but generally, the flowering of Gladiolus will be different due to seasonal changes.

Planting in July and August only takes two months to blossom, while planting in October takes 120 days to bloom. In this way, it will be on the market just after the Spring Festival to celebrate the Spring Festival for flower friends;

In addition, if Gladiolus is planted in other periods, it will take 3 months to blossom, so the flowering time will be different according to the planting time.

How can Gladiolus blossom more

Light temperature regulation

Gladiolus plant itself likes long-term sunshine, so to ensure sufficient light, it needs to reach more than 14 hours of light a day;

The suitable temperature for Gladiolus growth is between 20 ℃ and 25 ℃. Effective light and temperature regulation can control the flowering period and help Gladiolus bloom more.

Early flowering

To promote the early flowering of gladiolus, it is necessary to keep the temperature at a low temperature of 0 ℃ to 4 ℃, which takes 50 days. It is mainly to break the dormancy, so that Gladiolus can continue to grow and bloom. Gladiolus flowering in advance will also bloom normally in a large number, so it has also done more flowering.

Delayed Flowering

Similarly, early flowering can bloom more, and delayed flowering can also promote more flowering;

The bulbs of Gladiolus can be maintained in a dry and low-temperature environment to keep them dormant;

Then break the dormancy period according to the flowering period you want to make it bloom;

Therefore, it is necessary to water the bulbs with 800ppm chloranthin for 3 times about 25 days before flowering, so as to help Gladiolus bloom at the time you specify and bloom more.