Gladiolus Black Star

Gladiolus black star is a beautiful, unpretentious perennial tuberous plant of the Iris family. The variety is large-flowered. The height of the gladiolus is 90-110 cm. The stems of the plant are strong, erect, fleshy and covered with elongated, thin, lanceolate, green leaves (gladiolus stems need to be tied up). The flowers are large (11-14 cm in diameter), dark red or burgundy, velvety. The petals are slightly corrugated. The flowers are sessile with a simple funnel-shaped perianth of six unequal lobes, fused by bases, of different sizes and shapes. Flowers of 10-15 pcs. are collected in medium-dense racemose inflorescences, reaching 60-70 cm in length. Flowering period - July-September (flowering time depends on the time of planting the bulbs). Planting time for corms is April-June.

The corm is round, renewed annually, and is covered with membranous scales. It prefers fertile, organic-rich, loosened and moderately moist soil. This variety of gladioli is predominantly sun-loving, but also tolerates light partial shade. Gladioli should be protected from gusts of wind. The plant variety is practically not affected by garden diseases and pests. For the winter period, it is recommended to dig up the corms and store them in a dry, dark place until spring. Cut stems retain their decorative effect for a long time. Gladioli are versatile plants; they are suitable both for decorating the garden (flower beds, flower beds) and for cutting.