Gladioli

Wholesale Gladioli are tall, dramatic cut flowers known for their upright stems and rows of trumpet-shaped blooms. They are useful for adding height, structure and strong visual impact to the arrangements, sympathy flowers, pedestal designs and event displays.

Gladioli are often supplied with tight buds and require proper conditioning to encourage strong hydration and good bloom development. Allowing enough time before use is especially important.

Key Information about Wholesale Gladioli

Availability: May to November, peaking July to October

Vase life: Approximately 10 to 14 days

Colour range: White, cream, yellow, orange, peach, pink, red, burgundy, purple, green and mixed tones

Form: Line

Family: Iridaceae

Genus: Gladiolus

Best for: Sympathy flowers, pedestals, urns, large vase arrangements, event flowers and statement designs

Fun Fact: Gladioli get their name from the Latin word "gladius" meaning sword, referring to their sword like leaves

Similar alternatives: Delphinium, Gentiana, Moluccella

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Wholesale Gladioli Availability

Gladioli are commonly available through the wholesale flower markets, with strongest availability during the warmer months. Stem length, colour and bloom development may vary depending on variety, season and supplier.

Gladioli should be conditioned immediately after delivery and left to hydrate for a minimum of 24 hours before use.

Other Information about Wholesale Gladioli

Gladioli looks great arranged on their own in a tall vase. Add lilies or sunflowers for more impact.
Best used for height, strong lines, colour and dramatic vertical impact.
Always store upright, as gladioli will grow natually towards the light.
Gladioli are available as a cut flower on the wholesale flower markets in two main forms:
- Miniature Gladioli – (referred to as bridal gladioli). These are wholesaled in wraps of 20 or 50 stems. The flowers are petite and stem lengths are usually no more than 60/70cm. As the name suggests Bridal Gladioli are extensively used in wedding flowers.
- Large Gladioli – (referred to as gladioli grandiflora). These glads are wholesaled in wraps of 10 stems and can be anything up to 120cm in height.

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General Availability Chart

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Conditioning and Care

To get the best from your wholesale cut gladioli please read the care instructions below carefully:

Cut the stems up to 10cm at a 45 degree angle with a sharp knife, carbon blade scissors or secateurs.
Fill sterilised buckets with fresh, clean deep water and add flower food. Strip the lower leaves from the stem.
Lukewarm water can help to improve hydration speed.
Always use clean buckets to help prevent bacteria build up.
Nip or snap the top of the flower spike to encourage the stems to stay upright and encourage the lower blooms to develop fully.
Place the gladioli in the buckets.
Leave over night to condition before using.
Poor hydration can reduce vase life and affect flower opening.
Re-cut the stems, replacing the water every 2-3 days
Always store upright, as gladioli will grow naturally towards the light (similar to Tulips)

Never leave cut flowers in direct sun light, near a radiator, in a draft or near fruit. (The gas used to ripen fruit will harm most flowers). Keep the gladioli in a cool place and always keep out of the way of children.

Who is this Guide for?

DIY Customers

Florists and flower arrangers

Event and Wedding organisers

Customers purchasing wholesale Gladioli

Flowers for pedestals and large installations

GLADIOLI VISTA

Length: 120cm approx

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