{"product_id":"gladiolus-milkshake-corms","title":"Gladiolus 'Milkshake' Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Milkshake' is an elegant summer gladiolus producing tall spikes of soft creamy flowers. The gentle colouring brings a calm, refined look to borders and cut flower displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlender upright stems carry multiple blooms above clumps of sword-shaped foliage, creating strong vertical structure in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Milkshake'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Milkshake' forms upright spikes lined with softly coloured flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy pink petals create a gentle contrast against the tall green stems and narrow sword-like leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers open gradually along the spike, extending the flowering period during the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall stems make this variety particularly suitable for cutting and arranging indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilkshake gladiolus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSword lily 'Milkshake'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e flowers can contribute to pollinator-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers may attract bees and visiting insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds diversity to wildlife-friendly summer borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well with nectar-rich perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant alongside other flowering plants to increase insect activity in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Gladiolus 'Milkshake'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft colouring works particularly well with pastel planting schemes or ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant corms in spring once frost risk has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny, sheltered position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant corms about 10–12cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace corms roughly 10–15cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fertile soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods while plants grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagger planting every few weeks during spring to extend the flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Milkshake'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft creamy summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall elegant flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from corms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a graceful gladiolus with soft colouring, \u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Milkshake' brings height and gentle summer colour to sunny garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"10 Corms","offer_id":58473989538095,"sku":"vzn1789524299496","price":4.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Corms","offer_id":58473989570863,"sku":"tcf1789524299497","price":25.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Corms","offer_id":58473989603631,"sku":"uhu1789524299498","price":223.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/gladiolus-milkshake-corms_1.jpg?v=1789524305","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/gladiolus-milkshake-corms","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}