08/26/2026
🌸 August Birth Flower: Gladiolus 🌸
Growing gladiolus in your garden? Here are a few tips to keep those beautiful blooms thriving!
☀️ Sun: At least 6 hours of full sun daily.
🌱 Planting: Plant corms 4–6 inches deep, pointed side up, and space 4–8 inches apart.
💧 Water: About 1 inch per week, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.
🌿 Pro Tip: Tall varieties may need staking to keep their flower spikes upright.
🌸 For blooms throughout the summer, plant new
corms every 1–2 weeks during spring and early summer.