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Gladiolus equitans 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 equitans grows to 40cm tall. It has broad greyish leaves and orange to red-crimson flowers in spring. The lower lobes are yellow to lime-green with red tips. Thsi also makes a good potted plant. It is best sown from seed in autumn or winter. You are buying a packet of 20 Seeds We will supply you with all the germination & care instructions. Please have a look at our other plant seeds by following the link below. Thanks. www.bidorbuy.co.za/jsp/userprofile/UserTradeList.jsp
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