I grew lovely two colored gladiolus this year. I pulled up one of the corms and found it had lots of little baby corms. I guess they are really called cormels? Can I just plant those baby corms and get them to grow large enough to produce some blooms? If so, how do I go about it? Do I separate the babies form the maid corm and plant each of these tiny corms? I don't seem to be able to receive the photo I took and tried to send to my email, so I guess I did not need to post it here.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/storing-gladiola-corms.htm
I planted these Gladiolus since end of April. There are no flower buds and the leaves stop growing. Also there are so burnt and brown marks at the tips of some leaves. Not sure what's going on with my Gladiolus.
It looks like you are growing in containers.
Review the article below and see if you can see any issues in the growing conditions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/growing-glads-in-containers.htm
We planted several different colored gladiolus bulbs, but as they grow, they all seem to be a pale yellow. What could be the reason??
It is not unheard of for bulbs or corms to be mislabeled; that is one possibility. So it may be nothing that you did! When you lift the bulbs this fall, you can inspect them for signs of disease. If they are soft and mushy, toss them.
Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements and planting instructions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/storing-gladiola-corms.htm
It is August 3 and my Glads have bloomed for 2 months now. Is this time considered the end of their season and is it ok to start cutting them off. The leaves are turning yellow and dead looking. I am in Va. Also should I wait until they turn real yellow and dried out looking?
When the plant is no longer green, it isn't nurturing the bulb any longer. So it is OK to cut it down. Glads are hardy to zone 7. North of that, it is necessary to dig up the bulbs in fall and store them in a cool, dry place until next spring. Mark where the bulbs are so you don't accidentally dig into them.
Why don't my 5 year old gladiolus bloom?
If the corms are too small (less than 3/4 inch) or unhealthy the plant will be unlikely to bloom. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/getting-gladiolus-to-bloom.htm
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/growing-gladiolus/
I just ordered a bunch of gladiolas, freesia, blazing stars, bleeding hearts, Mr. Fokker, and Queen Fabiola. They are in some sort of plastic bags. I was planning on saving them until next spring, but I don't know what I need to do to preserve them.
This website has a lot of information on bulb storage and how long bulbs can be stored. Bleeding hearts are not technically a bulb and they are hardy through zone 3. Soak the root pieces in warm water for a couple of hours and plant them near the surface. Make sure to prepare the bed well as these perennials are long-lived and they spread. Bleeding heart prefers morning sun only. It will not do well in full sun which your other bulbs require. Blazing star, Liatris, is hardy zones 3-9 and can be put out now. Here is the link to storing the others:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm
I would keep a close eye on them come next January/Feb. This is an odd time of year for a bulb to go into storage. In my experience, some break dormancy before planting time arrives. If you see signs of life, pot up those bulbs.
My glads were eaten by Big Horn Sheep before they bloomed. Will they be viable next year if they haven't had a chance to store the energy from the leaves?
Although it won't kill it, its very likely that they will be a little stunted next year. I think they will survive, though. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/trimming-leaves-on-gladiolus.htm