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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Jun 30, 2003

I planted my glads a little late. They are just coming up now. I would like to know how you stake them. I planted them pretty much in single rows.
Thanx in advance for any advice!
Cecelia

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gardenwife Newark, OH(Zone 5b) Jun 30, 2003

I used two metal stakes, with twine going between them. I sort of figure-eighted around the glads as they got taller. There were other perennials in front of them, so the twine didn't look too bad. Twigs would look more natural, though!

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Jun 30, 2003

Sounds like a plan! Thanx!

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golddog Western, PA(Zone 6a) Jun 30, 2003

gardenwife, sounds like you have the the Ohio weave going there.http://davesgarden.com/t/385398

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darius So.App.Mtns., United States(Zone 5b) Jul 01, 2003

celia, if you want them blooming in the garden, you have to stake them. However, if you want cut flowers, you won't have to stake. Cut the bloom as soon as the lowest flower peeps through, place in water and all the blooms will open. That saves the weight on the stalks so they don't need staking.

You got a lot of them from our gladiolus co-op. Are they all in single rows? I planted mine in clumps, staggering the timing so I'll have somewhat continuous blooms. Plus, if I want to leave some in the garden, it is easier to stake a clump. You might want to consider that when you replant them next year.

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Jul 01, 2003

I am looking forward to having cut flowers throughout the house. So I will take your advice and cut them as soon as I see them 'peep'. There are some in clumps that I can 'figure-eight stake'. I did stagger the timing a little bit. Will know better for next year. Thanx a bunch!

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