Description

Gladiolus ‘Peter Pears’ is a beautiful summer bloomer that flowers in July and August and maybe even beyond. This Gladiolus produces muted orange flowers on tall stems and grows up to 100 cm. It is a wonderful cut flower. ‘Peter Pears’ is very floriferous and should therefore not be missed in your summer flower garden. Bee and butterfly friendly! You can plant the Gladiolus tubers about 7-10 cm deep in the spring. First loosen the soil well and sprinkle a layer of sharp sand at the bottom of the planting hole. This allows rainwater to drain well under the tubers. Space the tubers about 10-12 cm apart. Add some good potting soil when planting. Mix heavy (clay) soil with sharp sand before planting. This large-flowered Gladiolus likes to grow in a warm sunny spot. This Gladiolus’s muted colour lends itself to combine well with other flowers. You can make special combinations with it in the border with tall perennials and Dahlias. Preferably plant Gladiolus in a different spot every year. If you plan on using this flower in a cutting, pick the stems when the lower flower opens, preferably early in the morning and immediately place the stems in a vase with lukewarm water with cut flower food.