Failed gladioli
I have about 50 gladoli around the garden, varying conditions of sun, soil moisture and wind exposure. They have all flowered profusely for a number of years, but this season has been a disaster. Many have failed to open the flowers, leaving a browned part opened bud. I will take them all out at the end of the season, when the few good ones are finished, and check the soil for any signs of beasties or fungus. If I don't find any nasties, I will replace with new corms, as I think they are so elegant and colourful in the garden as so many other things are fading at this time of year. I just wonder if anyone else has this problem.