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Gladiolus pretoriensis

by Johan Wentzel

Gladiolus pretoriensis
Plant Type
Bulb
Gladiolus pretoriensis is a very dainty Gladiolus that can only be spotted amongst the grasses when it is in flower. Plant it amongst grasses but it would also look nice planted as a group. It can also be planted in a pot.
Plant Description

Gladiolus pretoriensis is a very dainty Gladiolus that can only be spotted amongst the grasses when it is in flower. It seldom exceeds 60cm in height. The leaves are very slender and it only has one basal leaf. The flowering spike is usually inclined with 5-9 flowers. The funnel-shaped flowers are normally lilac to pink.

Plant Gladiolus pretoriensis amongst smaller grasses but it would also look nice planted as a group. It can also be planted in a pot.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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