To use gladiolus in flower arrangements, cut the stalk when just a few blooms are open. How to Propagate Gladiolus. There are two ways to propagate gladiolus: from seeds or corms.

Gladiolus are one of the most popular flowers in the world. Typically, glads are used to fill floral arrangements, providing lots of color, and their upright spikes add a vertical element.

It’s OK to be daring and combine gladiolus with other flowers in a bold or soft and delicate arrangement. Wine bottles work well for single stalks. Stalks are ready to cut for the vase when the ...

If you’re looking for a versatile cut flower that can be easily grown at home, gladiolus is just the ticket. Gladiolus gets its name from the Latin word “gladius,” meaning sword. Indeed, “glads,” as ...

A look back: Ponce de Leon's journey to La Florida. Within 10 years, 30 local gladiolus growers were cultivating over 2,500 acres, employing more than 1,000 workers, and shipping almost 45 million ...