🍬 How to Grow Gladiolus ‘Candyman’ from Bulbs (Corms)

Also known as:

• Hindi: ग्लैडियोलस कैंडीमैन

• Tamil: கிளேடியொலஸ் கேண்டிமேன்

• Telugu: గ్లాడియోలస్ కాండీమ్యాన్

• Malayalam: ഗ്ലേഡിയോളസ് കാൻഡിമാൻ

• Kannada: ಗ್ಲೇಡಿಯೊಲಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಡಿಮೆನ್

• English: Gladiolus ‘Candyman’

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus ‘Candyman’

1.🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Spring (March–May) after danger of frost

• Thrives in warm climates with plenty of sunshine

• 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 soil with compost or organic matter before planting

3.🌾 Planting the Corms

• Depth: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) deep

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

• Place corms with the pointed side up

4.💧 Watering

• Water thoroughly after planting

• Maintain consistent moisture during growing season

• Avoid waterlogging to prevent rot

• Reduce watering after flowering

5.🌿 Growth & Blooming

• Shoots appear 2–4 weeks after planting

• Blooms mid to late summer with creamy white flowers edged with soft pink

• Sturdy stems ideal for cut flowers

• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

6.☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Requires full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Prefers warm, sheltered locations

• Protect corms from frost

7.🌼 Fertilization

• Apply balanced fertilizer at planting

• Feed every 4 weeks during growing season

• Avoid excess nitrogen to encourage strong blooms

8.🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

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

• Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering

• Use natural pest controls if needed

9.🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and tidy appearance

• Allow foliage to die back naturally before removal

• Lift corms after foliage yellows in colder regions

• Store corms in a cool, dry place for winter

10.🌱 Regrow Tip

• Propagate via cormlets (small corms) formed at the base of mature corms

• Lift and separate cormlets during dormancy

• Replant in spring for yearly bloom

🍬 Benefits of Gladiolus ‘Candyman’

• Elegant pastel blooms brighten summer gardens and floral arrangements

• Tall, sturdy stems make excellent cut flowers

• Adds soft, romantic color to borders and containers

• Relatively easy to grow and maintain