🔥 How to Grow Gladiolus ‘Red Majesty’ from Bulbs (Corms)

Also known as:

• Hindi: ग्लैडियोलस रेड मैजेस्टि

• Tamil: கிளேடியொலஸ் ரெட் மேஜஸ்டி

• Telugu: గ్లాడియోలస్ రెడ్ మాజెస్టీ

• Malayalam: ഗ്ലേഡിയോളസ് റെഡ് മാജസ്റ്റി

• Kannada: ಗ್ಲೇಡಿಯೊಲಸ್ ರೆಡ್ ಮ್ಯಾಜೆಸ್ಟಿ

• English: Gladiolus ‘Red Majesty’

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus ‘Red Majesty’

1.🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Spring (March–May), after frost risk has passed

• Prefers warm climates with full sun

• 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)

• Amend 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

• Plant with pointed side up

4.💧 Watering

• Water well after planting

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growth

• Reduce watering after flowering and when foliage yellows

5.🌿 Growth & Blooming

• Shoots appear 2–4 weeks post planting

• Blooms mid to late summer with tall spikes of rich, deep red 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 active growth

• Avoid excess nitrogen to encourage flowering over foliage

8.🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Watch for thrips, aphids, and fungal diseases such as botrytis

• Maintain good air circulation and avoid wet foliage

• Use organic pest treatments as necessary

9.🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance

• Remove spent flowers to promote bulb energy storage

• Allow foliage to die back naturally before cutting

• Lift and store corms in colder regions after foliage yellows

• Store in a cool, dry place over winter

10.🌱 Regrow Tip

• Propagate by separating cormlets formed around mature corms

• Store cormlets during dormancy

• Replant in spring for continual bloom

🔥 Benefits of Gladiolus ‘Red Majesty’

• Deep red, dramatic flowers add elegance and impact to summer gardens

• Tall, strong stems perfect for floral arrangements

• Great for borders, containers, and cut flower displays

• Easy to grow with striking visual appeal