Gladioli in vases: cutting & caring for the flowers properly

Gladioli can be easily grown in your own garden to cut for the vase. Here you can find out everything you need to know about gladioli in vases.

Gladioli (Gladiolus) are a real eye-catcher both as a flowering perennial in the garden and in the vase. The heat-loving iris plant (Iridaceae) can be easily grown in your own garden with a few tricks. For lovers of cut flowers, cultivation is always worthwhile, as you can cut your own fresh gladioli in summer and do not have to buy imported goods. We show you what to consider when cutting gladioli for the vase.

Cutting gladioli for vases

In order to maximise the life of cut gladioli and protect the plant in the garden, you should follow some tips. The optimal time for cutting is always the morning. For your vase, it is best to remove flower stems with only the lower flowers open. In the course of a few days, the flowers above will open and you can enjoy the lush bloom longer. It is also important never to remove all the flower stalks of a plant, otherwise it will die prematurely and will not get energy to store in its tuber. Also, cutting too deeply should be avoided.

How to cut gladioli correctly

Once the bright flowers are cut, you should put them in water. Always remove the lower part of the leaves to avoid rot in the glass. In order for gladioli to last extra long, the stems should be shortened every few days. With this method, you extend the life of gladiolus in the vase for a few days. You can do without cutting the gladiolus at an angle; in this case it would actually shorten the lifespan.

How to properly care for gladioli in vases

To keep the flowers in the water healthy and decorative for as long as possible, do not leave them in direct sunlight. In the case of gladiolus, which starts flowering from the bottom, you should also always remove any flowers that have faded. In this way, the still unopened flowers in the upper part of the plant get more nutrients and water to open.

Gladioli in vases: change the water regularly

One of the most important measures for the preservation of cut flowers such as gladioli in the vase is the regular replacement of water. Change the water at least every two days to prevent rotting in the vessel.

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Gladioli cut a good figure not only in the vase, but also in the garden. You can find out how to plant gladioli and overwinter them in our special article.