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Gladiolus 'Peter Pears'
£5.19
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between January 10 and January 12.
Gladiolus ‘Peter Pears’ brings tall, sunset‑toned flower spikes to borders and cutting beds, opening in waves through midsummer. Each floret is a soft peachy orange, and the upright stems add clean, vertical structure among airy grasses and late‑season perennials.
Plant the corms in spring in a sunny, sheltered spot once the soil is warming. Choose fertile, well‑drained ground and set them 10–16cm deep, with sharp grit or sand beneath the corm for extra drainage. Stagger plantings every couple of weeks for a longer display.
Water during dry spells while shoots are growing and buds are forming, and keep weeds down so the plants don’t compete. Use a simple stake or discreet plant support if your garden is windy. After flowering, leave foliage to feed the new corm, then lift once the leaves yellow and store frost‑free.
These large‑flowered gladioli are excellent for vases: cut when the lowest florets begin to open and the rest will follow indoors. Pair the warm orange tones with burgundy foliage, pale creams, or soft pinks for an easy, cottage‑garden feel.
You’ll receive one planting unit in the stated corm grade, ready for seasonal dispatch. With the right light and drainage, ‘Peter Pears’ will return year after year by forming replacement corms for next season’s show—ideal for repeating colour through the border.
Gladiolus 'Peter Pears'
Gladiolus ‘Peter Pears’ brings tall, sunset‑toned flower spikes to borders and cutting beds, opening in waves through midsummer. Each floret is a soft peachy orange, and the upright stems add clean, vertical structure among airy grasses and late‑season perennials.
Plant the corms in spring in a sunny, sheltered spot once the soil is warming. Choose fertile, well‑drained ground and set them 10–16cm deep, with sharp grit or sand beneath the corm for extra drainage. Stagger plantings every couple of weeks for a longer display.
Water during dry spells while shoots are growing and buds are forming, and keep weeds down so the plants don’t compete. Use a simple stake or discreet plant support if your garden is windy. After flowering, leave foliage to feed the new corm, then lift once the leaves yellow and store frost‑free.
These large‑flowered gladioli are excellent for vases: cut when the lowest florets begin to open and the rest will follow indoors. Pair the warm orange tones with burgundy foliage, pale creams, or soft pinks for an easy, cottage‑garden feel.
You’ll receive one planting unit in the stated corm grade, ready for seasonal dispatch. With the right light and drainage, ‘Peter Pears’ will return year after year by forming replacement corms for next season’s show—ideal for repeating colour through the border.
| Botanical name | Gladiolus 'Peter Pears' |
| Flower colour | Peachy orange |
| Bulb size | 12/14 |
| Established height | 100–150 cm |
| Established spread | 10 cm |
| Plant spacing | 30–50 corms per m² |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Habit | Upright |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Half hardy (H3) |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots, Borders, Cutting garden |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Good for cutting
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
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