Gladiolus are definitely show-stoppers in the summer garden. Those tall spikes of colorful blooms are hard to beat! You're spot on about them being corms, not true bulbs - good catch! It's a common mix-up, but you clearly know your stuff. Their ability to produce such stunning flowers in warm weather makes them a summer garden superstar.
In some places where I have lived, some of these plants have been horribly invasive, or in some cases, only some varieties are problematic. I don't know which to avoid where I am now (8b, Pacific Coast, Canada) but would appreciate caveats for the plants that have varieties known to be invasive generally in N.America.
That’s a great point! 🌸 Some plants can definitely be more invasive in certain areas. In zone 8b on the Pacific Coast of Canada, here are a few to watch out for: English Ivy (Hedera helix): Can be invasive and hard to control. Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica): Extremely invasive and difficult to eradicate. Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria): Known for taking over wetlands. Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus): Spreads quickly in wet areas. For safer options, consider native plants like Pacific Rhododendron, Salal, and Red Columbine. They’re beautiful and won’t take over your garden!
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Gladiolus.....the greatest bulb period....but especially the best warm season bulb (Corm).
Gladiolus are definitely show-stoppers in the summer garden. Those tall spikes of colorful blooms are hard to beat!
You're spot on about them being corms, not true bulbs - good catch! It's a common mix-up, but you clearly know your stuff. Their ability to produce such stunning flowers in warm weather makes them a summer garden superstar.
Please mention it is annual or biannual 😢😢😢
In some places where I have lived, some of these plants have been horribly invasive, or in some cases, only some varieties are problematic. I don't know which to avoid where I am now (8b, Pacific Coast, Canada) but would appreciate caveats for the plants that have varieties known to be invasive generally in N.America.
That’s a great point! 🌸 Some plants can definitely be more invasive in certain areas. In zone 8b on the Pacific Coast of Canada, here are a few to watch out for:
English Ivy (Hedera helix): Can be invasive and hard to control.
Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica): Extremely invasive and difficult to eradicate.
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria): Known for taking over wetlands.
Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus): Spreads quickly in wet areas.
For safer options, consider native plants like Pacific Rhododendron, Salal, and Red Columbine. They’re beautiful and won’t take over your garden!