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Gladiolus elliotii

by Johan Wentzel

Gladiolus elliotii
Plant Type
Bulb
Gladiolus elliotii usually grows singly amongst the grasses and form a nice contrast with them. Interplant with grasses for the most natural look. Keep dry in winter.
Plant Description

Gladiolus elliotii is a Highveld species. The flowers grow in two opposing ranks on a many-flowered spike and have large bracts. The flower tubes curve downwards and are less than 5 cm in length. The flower colours range from white to pink or milky-blue with faint pink or maroon markings on the tepals.

Gladiolus elliotii usually grows singly amongst the grasses and form a nice contrast with them. The grass-like leaves ensure that it is well-blended.

Interplant with grasses for the most natural look. It also makes a nice display if planted very close together.

Keep dry in winter.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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