Gladiolus bulbs "Espresso" , Perennial FLOWERS flowers Depth: 1/8 inch

Depth: 1/8 inch

You may use a low nitrogen fertilizer like a 3-18-18 liquid fertilizer to promote good root growth without the additional foliage growth

Loosen potting soil and roots around bottom and edges of root ball

they mimic the same requirements needed for growing great tomatoes

and cover the soil underneath with mulch to protect roots from weather extremes and to reduce competition from weeds

Gladiolus bulbs "Espresso" , Perennial FLOWERS flowers Depth: 1/8 inchGladiolus Espresso Espresso's jet black buds open into velvety, burgundy red flowers with glittering white stamens. This gladiolus will add a sultry and sophisticated base note to your flower beds and bouquets. Plant Gladiolus is a genus of perennial bulbous flowering plants in the iris family. It is sometimes called the 'Sword lily', but usually by its generic name. The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa.