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Before digging, the gladioli are cut back
How are gladioli cut back before winter?
Since gladioli are very sensitive to cold, they must be wintered in a frost-free place in the basement, the garage or in the house. In order for the tubers to grow vigorously again next year, it is important to cut them back properly.
After flowering
Once the long flowering flower has died, only the blooming is cut off. Leave all foliage at the gladiolus onion. This is necessary for the onion to continue to grow and store enough nutrients for the next growing season.
Cut back in the fall
Before you dig up the gladioli, cut the yellowed leaves to about ten centimeters.
Tips
If the leaves turn yellow and then dry, you can cut them back in the summer. The yellow leaf color indicates that the tuber has absorbed enough nutrients and is preparing for hibernation.