{"product_id":"gladioli-giant-flowering-fidelio","title":"Gladioli Giant Flowering 'Fidelio' (10 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pack of 10 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladioli\u003c\/em\u003e Giant Flowering 'Fidelio'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e will grow into charming spires of vibrant pink-purple blooms, reaching through and above a summer border. These large, elegant flowers grow above tall sword-like leaves, rising upwards of 120cm making them the perfect addition to the back of a summer border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as 'sword lily' because of its sword-shaped leaves, \u003cem\u003eGladioli \u003c\/em\u003e'Fidelio' will add depth and dramatic colour to garden displays. We recommend planting 'Fidelio' alongside contrasting colours of \u003cem\u003eGladioli \u003c\/em\u003e for an eye-catching and exciting summer display. The unmistakable beauty of these large 10-12cm flowers makes them a favourite of florists for their cut flower displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladioli\u003c\/em\u003e look fantastic planted in groups, in a position of full sun. We recommend planting these bulbs through March into June in two week intervals to create a long-lasting burst of blooms that lasts throughout the summer. Plant each bulb 10cm deep and 10cm apart. After the buds are formed, stake the stems around 5cm from the base, preventing damage to the bulbs. \u003cem\u003eGladioli \u003c\/em\u003eneed water during the growing period and mulching with peat or compost to conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour: \u003c\/strong\u003ePink-Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half hardy (will need winter protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082271142213,"sku":"1096965","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/4dde19c6-gladioli-giant-flowering-fidelio.jpg?v=1761657530","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/gladioli-giant-flowering-fidelio","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}