Gladiolus carneus Seeds - Indigenous South African Endemic Perennial Bulb - Combined Shipping

Gladiolus carneus 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 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 carneus, previously known as Gladiolus blandus, and commonly known as Painted Lady is a South African endemic species from the Western Cape Province. It grows to 1m in height and blooms from summer to autumn when it bears stunning flowers ranging in colour from white to mauve. It can be with or without markings. It is an easy plant to grow and is good for cut flowers. The flowers are quite showy.