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Often known as sword lillies due to their long, pointed leaves, gladioli are popular garden plants, perfect for sunny border.
Gladiolus 'Hastings' bears tall spikes of orange/brown flowers. It' makes an excellent cut flower.
Grow Gladiolus 'Hastings' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In warmer regions it may survive outdoors all year round, particularly if the corms are given a thick mulch in autumn. However in colder regions it's best to lift the corms each autumn to overwinter in frost-free conditions.
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Gladiolus ‘Hastings’ and wildlife
Gladiolus ‘Hastings’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
