Gladioli care tips
The gladioli has an extremely heroic meaning, coming from the Latin ‘gladius’ meaning sword and symbolizes strength, victory and pride. Even nowadays in Holland, participants in walking events and cycle events are presented with gladioli at the finish line.
Tips for the florists
To make sure gladioli stay beautiful even longer, we recommend placing them in a solution of Chrysal Professional 2. This ensures sure the flowers stay beautiful longer, whilst not opening too much. Gladioli with their structural spikes add great interest to any bouquet or arrangement. Adding gladioli to foam arrangements or contract work; in which case we recommend using Chrysal Professional 3. This enables the flowers to open faster and to stay beautiful longer, up to 60% compared to water.
Tips for consumers
Place the gladioli in a clean vase and work with clean tools. Cut 3 – 6 cm off the stems. With Chrysal Universal flower food you can enjoy your gladioli longer. Make sure you keep them away from ripening fruit, draft and direct sunlight. When there is only 1/3 of the water left in the vase, top up with more water and additional flower food.