Hello! I have planted I would say at least 100 Gladioli bulbs this spring! I am happy to say almost all of the bulbs flourished, flowered and are doing wonderfully! I noticed that once the flower has gone, a kind of bulgy pod starts to grow where the flower was on the stalk. What are these little pods? Do Gladioli also produce seeds? I live in Illinois. I do not know what the USDA zone is for my area. I have read that you do not need to dig up the Gladioli as long as they are protected from the frost with a layer of mulch. Should I dig them all up? Your responses are so appreciated!! Thank you!
Hello! I have planted I would say at least 100 Gladioli bulbs this spring! I am happy to say almost all of the bulbs flourished, flowered and are doing wonderfully! I noticed that once the flower has gone, a kind of bulgy pod starts to grow where the flower was on the stalk. What are these little pods? Do Gladioli also produce seeds? I live in Illinois. I do not know what the USDA zone is for my area. I have read that you do not need to dig up the Gladioli as long as they are protected from the frost with a layer of mulch. Should I dig them all up? Your responses are so appreciated!! Thank you!