Gladiola Flowers

I have a patch of gladiolus with great foliage but I don’t get any blossoms. Do they just need fertilizer or is there another problem? They are in the sun and are well drained. Thanks for any help you can give me.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/24/2014 @ 4:48 pm

It may be lacking phosphorus. I would give the plants some phosphorus, like bone meal. If the foliage looks healthy but there are no blooms, phosphorus is normally the problem. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm ^[1]

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