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Gladiolus stokoei Seeds
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 cutting 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. The Australian comedian and personality Dame Edna Everage's signature flowers are gladioli, which she refers to as "glads". Gladiolus stokoei is a South African endemic species from the Western Cape Province where it can be found growing on the Riviersonderend Mountains.It is a critically rare species. It grows to 40 cm tall with 1 or 2 leaves. During autumn it bears large bowl-shaped bright scarlet flowers.
