Big Business

💼 Gladiolus ‘Big Business’

If your garden’s ready to level up, Gladioli ‘Big Business’ is the power move. With lush watermelon-pink petals and a creamy white throat, this glad’s got serious boardroom swagger. She’s tall, striking, and not afraid to take centre stage.
Perfect for borders, picking gardens, or mixing with your dahlias and salvias, ‘Big Business’ brings height, colour, and a touch of drama. And with modern breeding behind her, she’s tough as nails — disease-resistant and built to perform.

📈 Fast Facts:
•     Colour: Watermelon pink with a creamy white throat
•     Height: 90–120 cm — tall enough to make a statement
•     Bloom Time: Summer (quicker in warmer weather)
•     Sunlight: Full sun — no mucking about
•     Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
•     Watering: Weekly, keep moist but not soggy
•     Top Uses: Borders, picking garden, containers, floral arrangements
🛠️ Growing Tips:
•     Plant corms after the last frost, 10–12 cm deep
•     Space 15–20 cm apart for airflow and impact
•     Stake if your garden gets a bit blowy
•     Deadhead for continuous blooms
•     Lift and divide corms in autumn for next season’s crop

Whether you’re after a garden that means business or just want a bit of flash, this glad’s got the goods. Easy to grow, hard to ignore — she’s the boss lady of summer blooms.