Gladiolus caryophyllaceus Seeds - Indigenous South African Rare Endemic Perennial Bulb

Gladiolus caryophyllaceus 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 caryophyllaceus commonly known as Pienkkalkoentjie, Afrikanerlelie, Pienkafrikaner, Rooilelie, Sandpypie or Sandveldlelie in Afrikaans or simply Pink Gladiolus, Pink Afrikander, Pink Trumpet Flower, Pink Wild Gladiolus and Wild Gladiolus or Pink Afrikaner in English is a rare South African endemic species from the Western Cape where it grows on sandstone flats and slopes from Southern Namaqualand to Caledon and eastwards to the Swartberg Mountains. It blooms from winter to spring when it bears gorgeous large pink to mauve scented flowers that are speckled on the lower tepals. There are a few synonyms for Gladiolus caryophyllaceus which include Antholyza caryophyllacea, Homoglossum caryphyllaceum and Gladiolus similis.