Gladiolus – Chinon

Bring dynamic colour and dramatic flair to your garden with Gladiolus ‘Chinon’, a striking variety celebrated for its tall spikes of vibrant red blooms. Each large flower opens in succession along the stem, creating a stunning vertical display of bold, fiery petals that command attention. Perfect for summer bouquets, event arrangements, and eye-catching borders, this variety adds a touch of theatrical beauty wherever it’s planted.

Corm Count: 10
Plant Height: 120–150 cm
Bloom Size: ±10–12 cm
Flower Type: Large-flowered (Grandiflorus-type)
Growth Habit: Upright, vertical spikes
Light Requirement: Full sun
Blooming Season: Mid to late summer
Spacing: 10–15 cm apart
Staking: Recommended for tall stems and heavy flower spikes

🌱 Growing Tips

🕰️ Planting Time:
Spring to early summer (September to November) in most regions. In frost-free zones, stagger planting every 2 weeks for a continuous supply of blooms.

📍 Position:
Full sun in well-drained, open locations. Ideal for borders, cutting gardens, and event flower production.

🌾 Soil:
Fertile, loamy soil enriched with compost or bonemeal. Excellent drainage is essential to prevent rot.

💧 Watering:
Maintain consistent moisture during growth and flowering, but avoid soggy conditions.

🍽️ Feeding:
Apply a high-potassium fertiliser (e.g., 3:1:5) as flower spikes form. Light mulch helps conserve soil moisture.

✂️ Maintenance:
Cut spent spikes promptly to strengthen corms. Allow foliage to die back naturally to replenish energy for the next season.

🛏️ Overwintering:
In cold or very wet regions, lift corms once foliage has withered. Store in a cool, airy, frost-free place until the next planting.

💖 Why You’ll Love It

• Vibrant red blooms – perfect for bold bouquets and dramatic garden displays

• Tall, majestic spikes with long vase life

• A showstopper in mass plantings and borders

• Easy to grow and highly reliable