Tropical
Open climate guide →JanPlantFebPlantMarPlantAprWaitMayWaitJunWaitJulWaitAugPlantSepPlantOctPlantNovPlantDecPlant
Aim for January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December.
Grow for Beauty
When to plant Gladiolus in Australia
A practical climate-by-climate starting point for planting gladiolus, plus care details to help it establish well.
StartPlant cormsLightFull sunTimingFlowers in 12–16 weeksDifficultyEasy
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Australian planting calendar
Best months by climate
Highlighted months are the usual planting window. A local nursery, seed packet and current weather forecast should take priority over a broad climate calendar.
Subtropical
Open climate guide →JanWaitFebWaitMarWaitAprWaitMayWaitJunWaitJulWaitAugPlantSepPlantOctPlantNovPlantDecWait
Aim for August, September, October, November.
Temperate
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Aim for August, September, October, November.
Cool temperate
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Aim for September, October, November.
Mediterranean
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Aim for August, September, October, November.
Care essentials
Help gladiolus settle in
- Soil
- Well-prepared soil with compost and reliable drainage
- Water
- Keep moist while establishing, then water deeply when the surface dries
- Spacing
- Usually 20–60 cm; check the mature width on the label
- Patch tip
- Remove spent flowers where appropriate to extend the display and reduce disease.