The 'Ravel' gladiolus personifies elegance and glamour. Its erect stems covered with deep purple flowers constitute a marvellous sight. The attractive style that this variety offers is truly remarkable. The large ears of flowers that proudly tower over the sword-shaped leaves dazzle both with the colour and the shape. Planting the 'Ravel' gladiolus allows you to perfectly expose any given garden corner.

Gladioli are multi-purpose plants that harmonize well with lower growing species. They allow you to create marvellous multi-level compositions. They fit well into elegant arrangements but they will also add a charming note to a rustic flower bed. Their slender erect habit predestines them for cultivation in pots and planters. This feature allows you to place them on a balcony or in a terrace corner. As soon as the first flower buds open, the stems are ready to be cut. A tall gladioli bouquet arranged on the floor in the living room will add a noble touch and light up the room.

Plant gladioli on sunny sites that are also sheltered from the wind. In order for them to bloom abundantly they need a thoroughly cultivated, humous, permeable soil. The appropriate soil reaction for this species lies between 6.5 and 7.0 pH. Water them as the need arises with a gentle flow. Avoid pouring water over the leaves.

Plan the planting of gladiolus bulbs for end of April and beginning of May. Set the bulbs 8 to 20 cm apart and 8 to 10 cm deep. The too shallow planted gladioli are prone to be broken by the wind and sensitive to water shortages. The large flowers of these gallant plants might require staking.

This species does not winter in the ground - you have to excavate the bulbs in autumn. This task is usually performed from mid-September until end of October. Cut the stems off the excavated tubers that should be dried in the sun or in an airy place. Clean the tubers and store them until next season. The storing place of gladioli bulbs should be cool and ventilated.

One package contains 5 gladioli bulbs of the presented variety, sized 12 to 14 cm in circumference. The basic plant information and growing instructions can be found on the package label.

• Variety: Ravel
• Use: ornamental - flower beds, pots, planters, lawns, bouquets
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: purple
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: sword-shaped
• Flower type: funnel shaped
• Site: sunny, sheltered from winds; thoroughly cultivated, humous, permeable soil, 6.5 to 7.0 pH
• Bulb size (circumference):: 12/14 cm
• Bulbs: 5
• Flowering period: July - August
• Planting period: April - May
• Planting depth (cm): 8 to 10 cm
• Planting distance (cm): 8 to 20 cm
• Wintering in the ground?: No