A lovely gladiolus variety in a beautiful coral shade with large bell-like flowers and ruffled edges. A gorgeous cut flower that takes flower arrangements to completely new heights. The variety has sturdy stems that last a long time in a vase and the long flower buds give a stylish impression.
Francine is also an absolutely fantastic variety to have in flower beds thanks to its incredible height. It is very popular with pollinators and is often used as a traction patch for kitchen gardens and other types of vegetation. This variety is also excellent for planting in pots and is very beautiful on, for example, a patio or balcony.
(A big plus with gladiolus in particular is that deer don't like them, which means you usually get to leave your beautiful flowers alone!)
Product information
Sowing/Planting time
Bloom/Harvest time
Jan
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Number of bulbs
10
Color
Orange, Pink
Size
12/14
Planting depth
10 cm
Height
100-149 cm
Plant spacing
15 cm
Light conditions
Partial shade, Full Sun
Care and cultivation advice
Gladiolus is the crown jewel among autumn cut flowers and is known worldwide thanks to its long shelf life in a vase. The tubers should be planted in early spring when the frost has left the ground and the risk of frost is over. Be sure to choose a sunny but sheltered spot and then plant them shallow, about 5-10 cm deep. If the soil is still very wet and heavy, wait until it has dried up a bit. Gladiolus thrives best in well-drained and porous soil that contains manure. It is also perfectly possible to grow Gladiolus in a pot, but then make sure to use a slightly larger one.
If you want to harvest the beautiful flower buds, it should be done when the first bud is about to break out and you can glimpse the color of the flower. Then they gratefully bloom indoors bud after bud for a long period if they get access to new and fresh water.
When the cold comes and the frost is a fact, it is time to dig up the tubers again. They should then be stored cool and dark, but it is very important that it is frost-free. If you have grown Gladiolus in a pot, you do not need to dig up the tubers, but it is fine to store the whole pot for the winter.
Delivery and shipping information
All orders received before 12:00 will be shipped the same day. We will send your seeds directly to your mailbox via Postnord. For orders with bulbs, tubers and larger products, we will send to a Postnord agent, to a parcel box or home delivery via Instabox. Your delivery will arrive 48 hours after we receive your order.
We carefully pack the seed bags in 100% plastic-free climate-compensated packaging. In addition, we also choose to climate-compensate all our deliveries. We do this by donating to a project that focuses on the Swedish forest and its diversity.
Free shipping seeds €39 and bulbs €69
Delivery to your mailbox within 3-6 days
Climate compensated deliveries
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