🌹 How to Grow Gladiolus ‘American Beauty’ from Bulbs (Corms)

Also known as:

• Hindi: ग्लैडियोलस अमेरिकन ब्यूटी

• Tamil: கிளேடியொலஸ் அமெரிக்கன் பியூட்டி

• Telugu: గ్లాడియోలస్ అమెరికన్ బ్యూటీ

• Malayalam: ഗ്ലേഡിയോളസ് അമേരിക്കൻ ബ്യൂട്ടി

• Kannada: ಗ್ಲೇಡಿಯೊಲಸ್ ಅಮೆರಿಕನ್ ಬ್ಯೂಟಿ

• English: Gladiolus ‘American Beauty’

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus ‘American Beauty’

1.🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Spring (March–May), after last frost

• Prefers warm climates with full sun exposure

• Ideal planting temperature: 15°C–25°C

2.🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile sandy or loamy soil

• pH Level: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0–7.0)

• Enrich with organic compost or well-rotted manure before planting

3.🌾 Planting the Corms

• Depth: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) deep

• Spacing: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) apart

• Plant with pointed side facing upward

4.💧 Watering

• Water thoroughly after planting

• Maintain even moisture throughout the growing season

• Avoid soggy soil to prevent rot

• Reduce watering after flowering

5.🌿 Growth & Blooming

• Shoots emerge 2–4 weeks post planting

• Blooms mid to late summer with large, deep red velvety flowers

• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

6.☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Requires full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Prefers warm, sheltered growing conditions

• Protect corms from frost

7.🌼 Fertilization

• Apply balanced fertilizer at planting

• Feed every 4 weeks during active growth phase

• Avoid excess nitrogen to favor flower production

8.🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Watch for thrips, aphids, and fungal diseases like botrytis

• Provide good air circulation, avoid wet foliage

• Use organic pest control methods as needed

9.🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers to promote bulb strength

• Allow foliage to wither naturally before cutting back

• Lift corms after foliage yellows in colder climates

• Store in a cool, dry place during dormancy

10.🌱 Regrow Tip

• Propagate using cormlets that develop around the base of mature corms

• Separate and store cormlets during dormancy

• Replant in spring for continuous flowering

🌹 Benefits of Gladiolus ‘American Beauty’

• Rich, velvety red flowers add bold drama to summer gardens and bouquets

• Tall, sturdy stems perfect for cut flowers

• Excellent for garden borders, containers, and floral arrangements

• Easy to grow and maintain with impressive floral displays