{"product_id":"gladiolus-blushing-beauty-bulbs","title":"Gladiolus 'Blushing Beauty' (Bulbs)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSword Lily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsia, Mediterranean \u0026amp; South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare beautiful plants, grown from corms or bulbs, and a favorite of many gardeners. They are perennials with striking flowers and tall long stems that grow 2 to 6 feet in height. It is also known as the Queen amongst the bulbous flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGladiolus 'Blushing Beauty'\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a rich, smooth salmon hue with subtle hints of light orange, complemented by a deeper salmon shade at the flower’s throat. This striking contrast enhances the sophistication of its tall floral spikes. The ruffled, elegant blooms make this variety particularly eye-catching in garden borders and a preferred choice for romantic bouquets and floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest planted from October to December, \u003cstrong\u003e‘Blushing Beauty’\u003c\/strong\u003e offers charming winter to early spring flowers with a warm, sophisticated appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiolus ‘Blushing Beauty’ bulbs produce graceful soft pink blooms, ideal for summer garden borders and fresh cut arrangements. They flower from November to February in plains and from December to March in hilly areas. Planting is best done between August and October in plains or August to September in hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiolus \u003cstrong\u003e‘Blushing Beauty’\u003c\/strong\u003e bulbs perform best in well-drained sandy-loam soil rich in organic matter, with full sun exposure for a minimum of 5 to 6 hours daily. Water moderately—apply thoroughly after planting, then maintain consistent moisture without causing waterlogging. Space corms 10 to 15 cm apart and plant them 5 to 8 cm deep for optimal development. Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as 10:10:10 NPK, at planting, then reapply when flower spikes emerge and again during blooming. Avoid overusing nitrogen, as it promotes foliage growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn India, the \u003cstrong\u003esowing period\u003c\/strong\u003e for Gladiolus varies by region:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern India\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cooler winters):\u003cbr\u003eSow from October to December (ideal: late October to November)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern \u0026amp; Western India\u003c\/strong\u003e (Warmer winters):\u003cbr\u003eSow from September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHill stations (like Ooty, Darjeeling)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eSpring planting – March to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladioli generally flower 80 to 100 days after planting, with \u003cem\u003epeak blooming from January to March for autumn or winter sowing in the plains, and from June to August for spring sowing in hill areas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a beautiful addition to any garden, and makes a wonderful container plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":47809552023746,"sku":"BXLIY 4437093646391","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/GLADIOLUS_CANDYMAN-2.jpg?v=1781505881","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/gladiolus-blushing-beauty-bulbs","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}