Gladiolus arcuatus Seeds - Sow Autumn - Indigenous Bulbs Seeds

Gladiolus arcuatus 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 arcuatus or the "Brown kalkoentjie" grows to 12-20cm tall.  It has 5-6 curved sickle-shaped velvety leaves. The flowers are shades of dull grey-purple/brownish/dark purple & are sweetly scented on strongly inclined spikes during spring.

They make ideal cut flowers!

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We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.