By Rachel18
Cumbria,
United Kingdom
When Gladioli have died back, do I cut them from the bottom or let them wither away, trying to tidy up the garden. regards Ann.
28 Sep, 2011
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Many thanks will do that now while weather is good. regards Ann
28 Sep, 2011
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Lift them out of the ground. Cut off all the leaves leaving just a small stalk. You then leave the corm to dry for 2-3 weeks, then separate the old and new corms (discard the old corms) Store the new ones till April/May when you will plant them out again in a frost free place.
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