10 Gladiolus stellatus Seeds - Indigenous South African Bulb Seeds for Sale in South Africa

Gladiolus stellatus Seeds 

 Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword) is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). Sometimes called the sword lily, the most widely-used English common name for these plants is simply gladiolus (plural gladioli or gladioluses).

The genus Gladiolus contains about 260 species, of which 250 are native to sub-Saharan Africa, mostly South Africa. About 10 species are native to Eurasia. There are 160 species of Gladiolus endemic in southern Africa and 76 in tropical Africa.

The fragrant flower spikes are large and one-sided. They make very good cut flowers.

Gladiolus stellatus, formerly known as Geissorhiza patersoniae is a South African endemic species found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. It grows to 60cm tall. During spring it bears gorgeous scented flowers.

On offer is a pack of 10 Seeds

We will supply you with all the germination & care instructions.

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