• Premium Gladiolus average 44 inches in length. Super Premiums average 48 inches in length, and are only available from May to December. If you choose to order Super Premium Gladiolus and we do not have them available, we will notify you and refund you the difference between the premium and super premium prices. 
• Flowers are shipped in 10 stem bunches which are bundled together by a rubber band and placed in a clear plastic sleeve. 
• Each stem will have 10 to 12 budding flowers. Each stem has a ‘spray’ of flowers. 
• Average stem length is a minimum of 110cm/44 inches and a maximum of 120cm/48 inches. 
• Shipped directly from our USA partner farms. 
• Gladiolus are ideal for tall flower arrangements. 
• Availability is year round. 
• Expected vase life is a minimum of 6 days. 
• Gladiolas are easy to arrange and require little to no special preparation.
• This flower is known both as Gladiolus and Gladiolas.
• Gladiolas were named from the Latin work “gladius” which means sword. Belonging to the Iris family, the meaning of Gladiolas is generosity, sincerity and infatuation. 
• Due to variation in monitor resolutions, the exact colors of this flower may vary to some degree. 
• Package contents and prices are based on availability and are subject to change due to weather and market conditions.

Bulk Gladiolas are shipped directly from our Californian partner farms. Before shipping your flowers, we prepare them for their journey with proper hydration methods. If your flowers appear sleepy and thirsty after their journey, it is absolutely NORMAL. Just follow these simple steps and the flowers will bloom delightfully. 

1. Remove flowers from box by cutting any straps. Do not remove the rubber bands holding the flowers together in a bunch. 
2. Fill containers with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. 
3. Add floral food to prevent bacteria from forming in the water and to give added nutrients to the Gladiolas. If you do not have flower food, it can be purchased at any local florist. 
4. Remove any leaves that fall below the water line. Leaves will mold or rot and cause bacteria to form and shorten the flower's life. 
5. Using sharp scissors or a knife, place the stems under running water and cut them diagonally approximately one inch from each of the stem's bottom edges.
6. Immediately after cutting, place the stems in the prepared water. 
7. Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate well. Gladiolas may take up to 12 hours to properly hydrate. 
8. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts or excessive heat. 
9. Change water every 24 to 48 hours or when the water becomes cloudy to keep flowers fresh. Remember that exposing flowers to warm environments (outside, a hot room..etc) will help the flowers to bloom, and storing your Gladiolas in a cooler environment will slow down the opening process. Assure that your Gladiolas have sufficient water. The flowers will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon arrival.

For your Wedding or Special Event, we recommend that you arrange to have your Gladiolas delivered 4 days before the actual event. For a Saturday wedding your flowers should be delivered on the Tuesday before the wedding. 

• FiftyFlowers uses FedEx for overnight delivery service. All deliveries should arrive by 5pm on your chosen delivery date and your flowers will most likely be delivered before 10:30am. Delivery time depends on service available to your address. Please contact FedEx and ask them the guaranteed delivery time for the specified delivery zip code. 
• Deliveries are available Tuesday through Friday. 
• The day before your selected delivery date, you will receive an automatically generated tracking number which you can use to track your package online at www.FedEx.com. 
• In order to ensure proper flower delivery, FedEx might require signature at time of delivery. Please arrange to have somebody home to ensure proper delivery. If you miss your delivery, please contact FedEx at 1.800-GO-FEDEX directly with your tracking number to reschedule delivery. 
• Each order must have a valid and working telephone number. FedEx will not accept any orders without a working telephone number. 
• Please review your shipping address carefully. If you provide the wrong shipping address, we are not responsible for any problems that may result. Any shipping redirects or changes will incur a $10 fee and changes may not be feasible as the delivery date approaches, especially once the shipping tracking number has been assigned. 
• FiftyFlowers.com is not responsible for packages that are received before or after the specified delivery date, are lost, stolen or damaged once in the hands of the carrier. In the event that there is a delay with your package, please contact FedEx directly.