Gladiolus – Jester

Bring cheerful vibrancy and playful charm to your garden with Gladiolus ‘Jester’, a lively variety celebrated for its striking bi-coloured blooms. Each flower opens in succession along tall, upright spikes, revealing a joyful mix of bold reds and sunny yellows that create a dynamic, eye-catching display. Perfect for summer bouquets, festive arrangements, and bright garden borders, this variety adds a burst of energy and personality wherever it’s planted.

Corm Count: 10
Plant Height: 110–130 cm
Bloom Size: ±8–10 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 vibrant flower displays.

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

💧 Watering:
Keep soil evenly moist during growth and flowering, but avoid waterlogging.

🍽️ Feeding:
Apply a high-potassium fertiliser (e.g., 3:1:5) as flower spikes emerge. Mulching helps retain soil moisture.

✂️ Maintenance:
Remove spent spikes promptly to strengthen corms. Allow foliage to die back naturally to replenish energy for 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

Bold, bi-coloured blooms that brighten any garden or bouquet

Tall, elegant spikes with impressive presence

A joyful focal point in borders, mass plantings, and cut-flower arrangements

Reliable and easy to grow for both novice and experienced gardeners