How to prune gladiolus 'purple flora'

During and immediately after flowering. Pinch or snip individual spent florets from the bottom of the spike upward. Once all flowers are spent, cut the spike to ground level. Do not remove leaves until fully yellow.

Annually during the flowering season. Gladiolus 'Purple Flora' needs no pruning beyond spent-flower removal. Deadhead faded florets as they progress up the spike to keep the plant tidy and encourage remaining buds to open. Cut the entire spike at the base once fully spent, and let the foliage die back naturally before lifting corms.

Pinch or snip individual spent florets from the bottom of the spike upward. Once all flowers are spent, cut the spike to ground level. Do not remove leaves until fully yellow.