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- Q.Gladiola Cut Down - After the gladiola flower dies off, when should I cut down the stalks?
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Anonymous on
August 5, 2011Q.When Should I Cut Back the Gladiolas
I prefer to leave the gladiolas blooming in the the garden vs cutting the blooms. When should I cut the blooms off? They currently have dried blooms in place, then develop pod like items on the stalks.
Answered by
Nikki on
August 5, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Once the blooms have ceased and are beginning to dry up or produce seed pods, you can go ahead and cut them.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 13, 2011Q.Gladiola
Can I cut back the stems of gladiola after they have flowered?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 13, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, once they are finished flowering cut the stem back as far as you can.
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peggy on
August 15, 2011Q.Gladiolas Flowers
I was deadheading my glads and noticed a "bump" where the flower was. Is this something that can be saved for next year? It is green and small, grape sized. This is my first year with glads and they are beautiful.
- Answered by
Heather on
August 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is a seed pod. You can try growing the seeds, though they can take a few years to reach blooming size, but it is fun to do never the less.
This article can help you with that:
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steamer on
August 17, 2011Q.Glads Turning White
Why do my colored gladiolus turn white?
- Answered by
Heather on
August 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Some colors of gladiolus will fade as the blossoms age. Additional fertilizer can sometimes help decrease the fading, but will not eliminate it.
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Anonymous on
August 17, 2011Q.Pods on Gladiola Stems
What are the pods on the stems of my glads now that the blooms are gone, and can they be planted next spring?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These are seed pods, and yes, they can be dried and the seeds inside can be planted. However, it will take much longer for them to flower when grown from seeds. Most glads are best propagated through offsets of their corms.
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Anonymous on
August 21, 2011Q.Gladiola Cut Down
After the gladiola flower dies off, when should I cut down the stalks?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 21, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can cut the stalks but leave the foliage, as the plants need this to make energy for next year's blooms.
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Anonymous on
August 28, 2011Q.Cutting Back Gladiolas
How far down should you cut back glads if you are going to leave them in ground for the winter?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 28, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I would hold off on cutting the foliage back. While I know this can be unsightly, the plant depends on its foliage to make and store enough energy for bulb production and blooming next year. However, you can cut back the flower stalk to the base, if desired.
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