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Gladiolus 'Thalia'
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GladioliBulb, DeciduousFamily: Iridaceae
- Height: 90cmSpread: 10cm
Flower colour:
Pink
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Gladioli are popular garden plants, bearing long, pointed leaves from which tall flower spikes emerge in summer. They're perfect for growing in a sunny herbaceous border and make excellent cut flowers.
Gladiolus 'Thalia' produces tall spikes of incredible purple blooms, with a deeper purple blotch in the throat. It's strong stems make it an excellent choice for cutting and exhibiting, as well as garden cultivation. For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Water well during the growing season and stake plants before the flower spike emerges. Hailing from the Mediterranean region, Gladiolus 'Thalia' is frost tender. Lift the corms each autumn and overwinter them in frost-free conditions.
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Gladiolus ‘Thalia’ and wildlife
Gladiolus ‘Thalia’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Gladiolus ‘Thalia’ poisonous?
Gladiolus ‘Thalia’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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