Gladiolus palustris - Sword lily

continental : We suggest to place The Gladiolus palustris where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
It is advisable to cover the plant in winter with frost cloth, specially in case of intense frosts.

alpine : Place The Gladiolus palustris in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
These plants do not tolerate long and intense frosts; for this reason we suggest to cover them with frost cloth during cold months.

mediterranean : These plants need to be exposed to direct sunlight; in summer they can be exposed to a slight shadow without any problem.
We suggest to grow these plants in the garden all year long, since they tolerate temperatures also close to -5°C without any problem.

Feed Gladiolus palustris : During the vegetative period bulbous plants are fertilized regularly, using a specific fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings, every 15-20 days; a good fertilizing improves next year bloom.

continental : Grow The Gladiolus palustris in a mostly dry soil, watering only in case of long drought or in case the substrate is very dry.

alpine : The Gladiolus palustris prefers a dry soil, it does not suffer from drought; intervene and give water only during spring and summer, every 7-9 days, avoiding excessive watering, however watering the soil deeply. When the cold season starts decrease waterings or suspend them.

mediterranean : For The Gladiolus palustris waterings can be not frequent, since these plants do not tolerate an excessive humidity of the soil; therefore always allow the soil to dry out between two waterings, leaving the plants without watering also for few days.

Adversity Gladiolus palustris : Apply a precautionary treatment against fungal diseases at the end of winter; later on treatments will be applied only in case parasites are on the plant, trying to use specific products and not broad-spectrum ones. In any case avoid treatments during bloom for not injuring the pollinating insects.

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