5 Gladiolus emiliae Rare Indigenous South African Endemic Perennial Bulb Seeds -Combined Global Ship

Gladiolus emiliae Seeds

Rare South African Endemic Flowering Perennial Bulb

Gladiolus is the largest genus in the Iridaceae family with around 255 species. They are perennial bulbous flowering plants, sometimes called Sword lilies, but usually by its generic name, Gladiolus. It has been studied by taxonomists and now includes the genera Acidanthera, Homoglossum, Anomalesia and Oenostachys. The geographic range includes Africa, Madagascar, Europe, and the Middle East. They are treasured the world over for their beautiful, showy flowers which grow on tall spikes. These plants are often planted in cut flower gardens or in the back along the border, as they grow 60cm to 1.8 m tall. They make excellent cut flowers and are easily grown in raised garden beds and rockeries. Most Gladioli do equally well in pots. Gladioli are the flowers associated with a fortieth wedding anniversary. Gladiolus emiliae is a rare South African endemic species from the Western Cape where it grows from Riviersonderend to George. It grows up to 50 cm in height and blooms in autumn when it bears inclined spikes of 3 to 8 brownish or yellow or red flowers that are dotted and streaked with reddish brown to maroon scented flowers. These make excellent cut flowers for medium to large sized vases.