Yes, they are not hardy.
Yes, the gladiolus bulbs will need to be dug up in North Carolina. The bulbs can be stored during the winter months inside and replanted in the spring.
Gladiolus bulbs will not right themselves when planted upside down, as some bulbs do. They must be dug up and planted with the pointed end towards the top of the soil.
The scientific name of gladiolus plant is Gladiolus spp.
Gladiolus Flower grown from a bulb, not seeds.
They dig a hole in the sand and wait for the weather to warm up.
After gladiolus blooms, cut off the spent flowers and stalks. Allow the foliage to continue growing until it turns yellow and dies back naturally. Dig up the corms, clean them, and store in a cool, dry place until the next planting season. Replant the corms in well-draining soil in the spring for optimal growth.
Well, they do not go anywhere. They live in trees and just bury there store acorns and such all summer so in the winter they can dig them up and eat them
Some species of gladiolus have, but never more than a slight fragrance.
Gladiolus - 2013 was released on: USA: April 2013
Yes, it is okay to dig up cannas before a frost. Cannas are sensitive to frost, which can damage their tubers. Digging them up before a frost and storing them indoors for the winter will help protect them from cold temperatures.
Dig In - 2011 Winter Preparation 1-12 was released on: USA: 29 October 2011
In the Victorian Language of Flowers a gladiolus was interpreted as "strength of character".