It is known that the genus Gladiolus has 180 species and thousands of varieties, the latter — one of the most popular cutting crops. However, despite the fact that fashion dictates the canons of modern beauty, and breeders bring more and more varieties of a wide variety of colors, flower gardens landscape style steadily in need of natural species.
Their original beauty is so unusual that they will certainly attract attention. Intrigued? Then let’s get acquainted with them.
Gladiolus byzantinus
Today, the most common species from the Mediterranean.
Gladiolus byzantinus, syn. G. communis subsp. byzantinus height up to 1 m, width 8 cm crimson Flowers, with white stripes in the center of the petals, diameter 5 cm; bloom in late spring. On a single inflorescence up to 20 flowers.
Gladiolus caryophyllaceus
Very nice view from South Africa.
Gladiolus caryophyllaceus, syn. G. hirsutus height of 50-75 cm and a width of 15 cm Flowers pink, 2-4 cm diameter; bloom in the spring. On a single inflorescence of 2-8 flowers. It is better to grow in pots and put in the garden.
Gladiolus tristis
Unusually beautiful view from South Africa.
Gladiolus tristis with a height of 45-150 cm, width up to 5 cm Flowers with the scent of clove white (cream), with a greenish tinge, with a length of 6 cm, blooming in the spring. On a single inflorescence up to 20 funnel-shaped flowers.
Gladiolus dalenii
An interesting two-color species from South Africa, the flowers of which are similar to the flowers of Orchid Cannes.
Gladiolus dalenii, syn. G. natalensis, G. psttacinus, G. quartinianus height 1-1,5 m and a width of 8 cm Flowers are reddish orange-yellow, 5 cm long; bloom in summer.
Gladiolus italicus
Elegant view from southern Europe. Winter temperature minimum -5°C.
Gladiolus italicus, syn. The segetum is extremely exquisite, despite its natural origin. He height of 40-90 cm, a width of about 8 cm Flowers pink, 4 cm; bloom in summer. On a single inflorescence of 5-15 flowers.
Gladiolus carneus
A magnificent view from South Africa. These are the gladioli made to give on the 40th anniversary of the wedding.
Gladiolus carneus, syn. G. blandus, G. blandus var. carneus height from 20 to 100 cm, width of about 5 cm Fragrant flowers pale pink, with a dark cherry pattern on the bottom 3 petals, 5 cm in diameter; bloom in late spring-summer. On one peduncle from 3 to 12 flowers.
Gladiolus cardinalis
Amazing imagination view from South Africa!
Gladiolus cardinalis a height of 60-90 cm, a width of 8 cm Flowers are red, with large white spots on the 3 lower petals, with a diameter of about 5 cm; bloom in summer. On a single inflorescence up to 12 flowers.
Gladiolus alatus
An exotic species from South Africa.
Gladiolus alatus height from 8 to 35 cm Flowers of 3 large light pink petals and 3 greenish-yellow-orange, up to 4.5 cm in diameter; bloom in the summer. On a single inflorescence up to 10 flowers.
Gladiolus papilio
An exotic species from South Africa.
Gladiolus papilio, syn. G. purpureoauratus very popular perennial with a height of 50-90 cm and a width of up to 8 cm Flowers are creamy yellow-green on the lower 3 petals are clearly visible dark cherry strip length up to 5 cm; bloom from summer to autumn. On one peduncle 5-10 funnel-bell-shaped flowers.
Gladiolus imbricatus
Magnificent views from Central and Eastern Europe, Latvia, Estonia. Winter-hardy: makes -15°C, so you can try to grow it without annual digging and skidding in a non-freezing room.
Gladiolus imbricatus 30-80 cm high, up to 8-10 cm wide. Flowers from pink to red-purple, 3 cm long; bloom in late spring. On a single inflorescence of 4-12 flowers.
Search for natural species of gladioli in the Internet-shops, garden centres, flower markets. They will be a worthy decoration of your garden. Believe me, you will never regret that spent time, effort and money to purchase them.
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