{"product_id":"aurora-gladiolus-corms-pack-of-10-sword-lily","title":"Aurora Gladiolus Corms (Pack of 10) Sword Lily","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurora\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright fuchsia blooms with a captivating purple hue and lighter tones on the inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter growing Sword Lilies for the past 4 years we fell in love with this amazing cut flower and decided to acquire a few new varieties for the South African market. All our gladiola bulbs are new varieties from the Netherlands and will be ready for planting in early summer. We will ship your dahlia and gladiola orders at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType of product: Gladiolus bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber per packet: 10 Gladiolus bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize of bulbs: Small (10\/12cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Height: 100\/130cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays to bloom: 83 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable as cut flower: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew this season: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVERY IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiolus bulbs are sold in packets of 10. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shipping we only use Courier Guy so if you are not comfortable with this method, please do not order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease open and properly inspect your bulbs immediately upon receipt. We require notification within 5 days if there are any problems with your order. After that, the plants success is up to your green thumb and Mother Nature. We can not control your growing conditions, the weather, your treatment of the bulbs or Mother Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiolus bulbs are shipped ready to be planted.  Will only grow and flower if planted immediately after arrival.  Only for growing 2026 season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGladiolus bulb orders will be shipped from October 2026 in the order in which they were received.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: Tender perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Requirement: Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms: Summer to First Frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 15\/20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Location: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant sword lily bulbs from October to November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey require rich, but well drained soil and must be planted in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the corms 7 to 9cm deep and at least 15cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater them regularly, never allowing the soil to totally dry out.  If you water in the morning, allowing the leaves to dry out before sunset, it will help prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering keep them well watered and fed. Lift the bulbs when the leaves have turned yellow. Keep only the new corm that has formed directly above the old one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscard any unhealthy or damaged bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLEARN MORE ABOUT GROWING GLADIOLUS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovedahlias.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-grow-gladiolus-in-south-africa-watering-feeding-pest-and-disease-guide\"\u003eHow to Grow Gladiolus in South Africa: Watering, Feeding, Pest and Disease Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovedahlias.com\/blogs\/blog\/when-to-plant-gladiolus-in-south-africa-a-complete-guide\"\u003eWhen to Plant Gladiolus in South Africa: A Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Love Dahlias","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50122791551266,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/7141\/5842\/files\/aurora-gladiolus-corms-pack-of-10-sword-lily-8335597.png?v=1773231488","url":"https:\/\/lovedahlias.com\/products\/aurora-gladiolus-corms-pack-of-10-sword-lily","provider":"Love Dahlias","version":"1.0","type":"link"}