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Gladiolus question!!
Hi there,
Have had pots and pots of gladiolus growing back every year for the last 5 years. This year, the green spikey shoots have come up, but NO SIGNS OF THE FLOWERS!!!!! I dont really tend them - I guess because they seem to just pop up all by themselves every year, I dont cut the shoots back as they die off, only remove the dead heads. What did I do wrong - if anything? Any advice would be appreciated - the patio isnt the same with me gladiolus!!!! |
Gladiolus question!!
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:11:54 +0100, "Tracy"
wrote: Have had pots and pots of gladiolus growing back every year for the last 5 years. This year, the green spikey shoots have come up, but NO SIGNS OF THE FLOWERS!!!!! I dont really tend them - I guess because they seem to just pop up all by themselves every year, I dont cut the shoots back as they die off, only remove the dead heads. What did I do wrong - if anything? "Tracy" Have they been in the same pots and in the SAME COMPOST? If so they have exhausted all the nutrients in the compost. Have you fed them? Maybe tomato feed would help but it might be too late for this year, Perhaps you should repot them in fresh compost Pam in Bristol |
Gladiolus question!!
"Pam Moore" wrote in message ... On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:11:54 +0100, "Tracy" wrote: Have had pots and pots of gladiolus growing back every year for the last 5 years. This year, the green spikey shoots have come up, but NO SIGNS OF THE FLOWERS!!!!! I dont really tend them - I guess because they seem to just pop up all by themselves every year, I dont cut the shoots back as they die off, only remove the dead heads. What did I do wrong - if anything? "Tracy" Have they been in the same pots and in the SAME COMPOST? If so they have exhausted all the nutrients in the compost. Have you fed them? Maybe tomato feed would help but it might be too late for this year, Perhaps you should repot them in fresh compost Pam in Bristol ------------------- It's still very early for Gladioli~~ plenty of time yet surely? Brian. |
Gladiolus question!!
"Brian" wrote in message ... "Pam Moore" wrote in message ... On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:11:54 +0100, "Tracy" wrote: Have had pots and pots of gladiolus growing back every year for the last 5 years. This year, the green spikey shoots have come up, but NO SIGNS OF THE FLOWERS!!!!! I dont really tend them - I guess because they seem to just pop up all by themselves every year, I dont cut the shoots back as they die off, only remove the dead heads. What did I do wrong - if anything? "Tracy" Have they been in the same pots and in the SAME COMPOST? If so they have exhausted all the nutrients in the compost. Have you fed them? Maybe tomato feed would help but it might be too late for this year, Perhaps you should repot them in fresh compost Pam in Bristol ------------------- It's still very early for Gladioli~~ plenty of time yet surely? Brian. Thanks Pam - I am ashamed of myself - you may have a point there - I do rather take them for granted as they have given a splendid show for 5 years or so. And Brian, *that* had crossed my mind - but they flowered early end of May last year!! I have checked the green spike leaves closely and cant see anything resembling a flower forming. But will wait and see! Thanks alot :)) |
Gladiolus question!!
Xref: kermit uk.rec.gardening:209876
"Tracy" wrote in message .. . Hi there, Have had pots and pots of gladiolus growing back every year for the last 5 years. This year, the green spikey shoots have come up, but NO SIGNS OF THE FLOWERS!!!!! I dont really tend them - I guess because they seem to just pop up all by themselves every year, I dont cut the shoots back as they die off, only remove the dead heads. What did I do wrong - if anything? Surely it is too early to be looking for flowers on gladiolii just yet? Any advice would be appreciated - the patio isnt the same with me gladiolus!!!! Franz |
Gladiolus question!!
Xref: kermit uk.rec.gardening:209876
"Tracy" wrote in message .. . Hi there, Have had pots and pots of gladiolus growing back every year for the last 5 years. This year, the green spikey shoots have come up, but NO SIGNS OF THE FLOWERS!!!!! I dont really tend them - I guess because they seem to just pop up all by themselves every year, I dont cut the shoots back as they die off, only remove the dead heads. What did I do wrong - if anything? Surely it is too early to be looking for flowers on gladiolii just yet? Any advice would be appreciated - the patio isnt the same with me gladiolus!!!! Franz |
Gladiolus question!!
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:06:04 +0100, "Tracy"
wrote: And Brian, *that* had crossed my mind - but they flowered early end of May last year!! I have checked the green spike leaves closely and cant see anything resembling a flower forming. But will wait and see! Tracy, a chap withan allotment near me has a lot of gladioli in one part of his plot, left in overwinter. They are nowhere near flowering so maybe Brian is right and you may get flowers later. Others have commented on things being late this year, so don't give up hope yet. Pam in Bristol |
Gladiolus question!!
"Pam Moore" wrote in message ... On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:06:04 +0100, "Tracy" wrote: And Brian, *that* had crossed my mind - but they flowered early end of May last year!! I have checked the green spike leaves closely and cant see anything resembling a flower forming. But will wait and see! Tracy, a chap withan allotment near me has a lot of gladioli in one part of his plot, left in overwinter. They are nowhere near flowering so maybe Brian is right and you may get flowers later. Others have commented on things being late this year, so don't give up hope yet. Pam in Bristol _____________ Tracy~~~ I honestly feel that you are mistaken about the month of previous flowering. There are species that flower before now, such as G. byzantinus but the normal Glads. are listed as 'Late July to September'. I am not sure if they are 'day-length orientated' but it is genuinely too early to even see buds at this time. They can be forced earlier but that is not what you are attempting. Best Wishes. Brian. |
Gladiolus question!!
"Pam Moore" wrote in message ... On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:06:04 +0100, "Tracy" wrote: And Brian, *that* had crossed my mind - but they flowered early end of May last year!! I have checked the green spike leaves closely and cant see anything resembling a flower forming. But will wait and see! Tracy, a chap withan allotment near me has a lot of gladioli in one part of his plot, left in overwinter. They are nowhere near flowering so maybe Brian is right and you may get flowers later. Others have commented on things being late this year, so don't give up hope yet. Pam in Bristol Thanks again Pam, yes, I have a sneaky feeling Brian is right too - will keep my eyes on the pots :)) |
Gladiolus question!!
"Brian" wrote in message ... "Pam Moore" wrote in message ... On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:06:04 +0100, "Tracy" wrote: And Brian, *that* had crossed my mind - but they flowered early end of May last year!! I have checked the green spike leaves closely and cant see anything resembling a flower forming. But will wait and see! Tracy, a chap withan allotment near me has a lot of gladioli in one part of his plot, left in overwinter. They are nowhere near flowering so maybe Brian is right and you may get flowers later. Others have commented on things being late this year, so don't give up hope yet. Pam in Bristol _____________ Tracy~~~ I honestly feel that you are mistaken about the month of previous flowering. There are species that flower before now, such as G. byzantinus but the normal Glads. are listed as 'Late July to September'. I am not sure if they are 'day-length orientated' but it is genuinely too early to even see buds at this time. They can be forced earlier but that is not what you are attempting. Best Wishes. Brian. Hi Brian, you may be right and I may have got my date wrong on flowering last year - trying to rack my brains here!! I will keep an eye out, ya never know!! Thanks again, Tracy |
Gladiolus question!!
"Franz Heymann" wrote in message ... "Tracy" wrote in message .. . Surely it is too early to be looking for flowers on gladiolii just yet? Franz Yes, Franz, with the help of a couple of nice peeps here, I have come to that conclusion. I will be patient and see what happens. Thanks :) |
Gladiolus question!!
"Tracy" wrote in message .. . "Brian" wrote in message ... "Pam Moore" wrote in message ... On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:11:54 +0100, "Tracy" wrote: Have had pots and pots of gladiolus growing back every year for the last 5 years. This year, the green spikey shoots have come up, but NO SIGNS OF THE FLOWERS!!!!! I dont really tend them - I guess because they seem to just pop up all by themselves every year, I dont cut the shoots back as they die off, only remove the dead heads. What did I do wrong - if anything? "Tracy" Have they been in the same pots and in the SAME COMPOST? If so they have exhausted all the nutrients in the compost. Have you fed them? Maybe tomato feed would help but it might be too late for this year, Perhaps you should repot them in fresh compost Pam in Bristol ------------------- It's still very early for Gladioli~~ plenty of time yet surely? Brian. Thanks Pam - I am ashamed of myself - you may have a point there - I do rather take them for granted as they have given a splendid show for 5 years or so. And Brian, *that* had crossed my mind - but they flowered early end of May last year!! Gladioli in May? Are you sure? I have checked the green spike leaves closely and cant see anything resembling a flower forming. But will wait and see! Thanks alot :)) Franz |
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