I live on the Alabama gulf coast and could use some help concerning my Gladioulas. On internet sites, I see that people dig their bulbs each year so not to freeze them. The ground never freezes here, barely getting any freezing temps all winter. I have left them in the ground, but I have noticed that I do not have as many plants this year as I had in the past. I originaly planted about 50 bulbs 2 years ago, now only have about 30 this year. Is digging the bulbs neccessary when the ground doe not freeze? Or am I experiancing another problem. I used quality bulbs from an online source, and they are the most beautiful colors that I have ever seen, and I really hate to lose them. I planted about 50 more this year. Can anyone with deep south gladioulas experiance advise me?
I really enjoy these threads and photos, and wish that I could post photos here to share also.
Happy gardening to all!
We no longer grow Glads here on the shore of Humboldt Bay where it very rarely freezes but my wife stopped growing them because of the little corms that send up mini plants. They do not dig them here but there is a attrition rate due to little critters, insects and disease.