{"product_id":"gladiolus-oscar-corms","title":"Gladiolus 'Oscar' Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar' is a tall giant-flowered gladiolus grown for its rich velvet red blooms. Strong upright stems carry impressive flower spikes filled with large dramatic flowers during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bold colour and tall form make this variety ideal for adding height and strong colour to borders and cut flower gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–150cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep blood red\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar' forms upright stems lined with narrow sword-shaped green leaves. Each flowering spike can carry around 12–15 large blooms arranged along the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers have a velvet-like appearance and a deep red colour that stands out strongly in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis classic gladiolus variety is widely grown for its bold summer display and for use in floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon names include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOscar gladiolus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed sword lily\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e flowers can provide seasonal interest for visiting insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers may attract pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds diversity to wildlife-friendly summer borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well alongside nectar-rich perennials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant in mixed borders with other summer flowering plants to increase pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Gladiolus 'Oscar'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCottage garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixed summer beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSheltered patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant in groups for the most dramatic effect when the flower spikes appear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant corms from spring once frost risk has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny, sheltered location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant corms about 10–12cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace corms 10–15cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse fertile soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods while plants grow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eStagger planting times every two weeks in spring if you want a longer flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge dramatic velvet red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTall stems create strong vertical interest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flowers for arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBright summer colour for sunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from corms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want bold summer colour and tall flower spikes, \u003cem\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar' provides a striking display in borders and cutting gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"10 Corms","offer_id":58473984459055,"sku":"wtb1789524207044","price":5.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Corms","offer_id":58473984491823,"sku":"iaa1789524207045","price":31.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Corms","offer_id":58473984524591,"sku":"psg1789524207046","price":204.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/gladiolus-oscar-corms_1.jpg?v=1789524213","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/gladiolus-oscar-corms","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}