GLADIOLUS

Species Name: Gladiolus hybrid (pronounced "glad-ee-oh-lus hy-brid")

Also Known As: Corn Lily, Sword Lily

Available: Year round

Colors: White, Pink, Red, Orange, Salmon, Yellow, Purble, and Green

Vase Life: 5 to 7 days

CARE FOR ARRANGED GLADIOLUS

1. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas.
2. Check water level daily to make sure container is full and add warm water as needed.
3. Remove any damaged or dying foliage or flowers.
4. Recut 2 to 3 inches from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.)

CARE FOR BOXED GLADIOLUS

1. Unpack flowers immediately.
2. Prepare a clean container and fill it with warm water and a flower preservative.
3. Remove all foliage on stem that would be below the water line in the container.
4. Cut 2 to 3 inches from the flower stems, preferably under water, at an angle so that the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the container.
5. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas.
6. Check water level daily to make sure container is full and add warm water as needed.
7. Remove any dammaged or dying foliage or flowers.
8. Recut 2 to 3 inches from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.)