| Common Name | Manhattan Gladiolus |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybrid |
| Variety | Manhattan |
| Origin | South Africa / Cultivated |
| Blooming | Summer flowering spikes on tall stems |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-draining sandy loam with good organic matter. Bulbs rot in heavy clay.
Water regularly during growth phase; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce after foliage yellows.
Requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering and bulb development.
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting and again when flower spikes emerge. Avoid high nitrogen late season.
Deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed set. Cut stems to ground in autumn before frost.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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