A mixture of soft pastels and bright hues. Their sword-like foliage and 40"tall, impressive flower spikes, make striking accents in the mixed flower border. For best garden effect, plant in groups of five or more. Don't forget to plant enough for cut flowers! Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop. Plant 2 deep and 6" apart. Staking is usually not necessary, however they should be protected from strong winds. *We ship healthy, bare-root bulbs. Ten corms per bag.* *Your Gladiolus will ship within 3 business days. Store in a cool dry location and plant as soon as the soil can be worked.* *Treat as an annual in Zones 3-5.* Excellent as a centerpiece in the garden or for cut flower growing! Water well during active growing season. Flowers approximately 70 days after planting.