Prized for large bouquets, stately gladioli offer an enormous color range, from the most delictable pastels to bold hues to almost unimaginable bicolors.Their sword like foliage and tall, impressive flower spikes make striking accents in the mixed flower border. For best garden effect, plant in groups of six or more of a single color or grow dozens of them in a bed reserved for cutting. Enjoy blooms for many weeks through July and August by planting bulbs at two week intervals from ealry spring until the end of June Glads are easy to grow, requiring only full sun and good drainage.