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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 7, 2011
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    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

    They may also be overcrowded. If this is the case, simply dig them up and divide the plants, transplanting elsewhere.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 8, 2011
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    Generally, gladiolus flowers bloom from the bottom up for 7-10 days. No, the glads will not rebloom, so once they are finished flowering, cut the stem back as far as you can. If you live in a mild area, they will rebloom next year. Otherwise, you need to dig them up and store them for replanting.

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    Rickedie on
    July 7, 2011
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    Mine last about a week from the first bloom opening. I cut the stem of blooms off then let the leaves continue until they start turning brown then cut them to about 3 inches from the ground. much like an Iris.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 9, 2011
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    Don't cut it. It is most always recommended that you leave the foliage alone. Allow it to die down naturally, as the bulbs need this foliage for energy in order to produce additional bulbs (plants).

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    Heather on
    July 14, 2011
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    The soil may have too much nitrogen. This will cause healthy leaves but no flowers. Add bonemeal to the soil to help add phosphorous and balance it back out.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 13, 2011
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    No, the glads will not bloom again in the season.

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  • Answered by
    Rickedie on
    July 13, 2011
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    Mine don't and I haven't heard of any repeat glads. Maybe some day they will develope them.

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  • Answered by
    PredoTheGardener on
    July 13, 2011
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    Unfortunatly they don't

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 17, 2011
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    These are just seedpods. They will not re-bloom.

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