Gladiolus - Lemonlicious - Pack of 8

Gladiolus – Lemonlicious (Pack of 8)

Brighten your summer garden with the fresh, cheerful blooms of Lemonlicious Gladiolus. This beautiful variety produces tall flower spikes filled with soft lemon-yellow blossoms that bring a refreshing splash of light color to garden beds and borders. The gently ruffled petals and luminous pastel tones create a sunny, elegant display that pairs beautifully with both bold and soft garden plantings.

Lemonlicious Gladiolus grows on strong, upright stems and produces multiple blooms along each spike that open gradually from the bottom upward. This extended blooming pattern provides weeks of vibrant garden color. The tall stems and long-lasting flowers make this variety excellent for cut flower gardens, where the blooms add brightness and freshness to bouquets and arrangements. These flowers also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb (Corm)
Bulb Size: Premium flowering corms
Flower Color: Soft lemon yellow
Plant Height: 36–48 inches
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Package Size: Pack of 8 bulbs
Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Gladiolus are not winter hardy in colder climates. In Zone 3b, corms should be planted after the final frost and lifted for winter storage.

Planting Time
Plant corms outdoors in late spring once the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach about 13–16°C (55–60°F).

Location
Choose a sunny location receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Gladiolus grow best in loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.

Planting Depth

• Plant corms 4–6 inches deep with the pointed side facing upward.
• Cover with soil and water lightly after planting.

Spacing
Space corms 6–8 inches apart to allow proper airflow and healthy plant growth.

Watering
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during warm summer weather, while avoiding waterlogged soil.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced fertilizer when shoots first appear and again when flower spikes begin to develop to support strong stems and vibrant blooms.

Support
Tall flower spikes may benefit from staking in windy areas to prevent bending.

Overwintering in Zone 3b

• After the first frost causes foliage to yellow, cut stems back to about 2–3 inches above the corm.
• Carefully dig up the corms and allow them to dry for several days in a warm, airy place.
• Remove excess soil and store corms in mesh bags or boxes in a cool, dry, frost-free location around 4–10°C (40–50°F) until spring planting.

With proper care, Lemonlicious Gladiolus will reward gardeners with tall spikes of bright lemon-yellow blooms that add cheerful color, height, and elegance to summer gardens and stunning floral arrangements.