A cultural practice using 15% net shading was evaluated to improve gladiolus growth and cut flower quality. Comparing with the plants in the open field, plants under net shading were found to have higher plant height, longer flower stalk, better leaf quality and less leaf necrosis. When timings of shading at different growing stages were tested, the result of plants shaded at 4-5 leaf stage showed the most effective. The economical profits were calculated, and the practice was introduced to growers.