Gladiolus italicus

'Field Gladiolus'

[Ex. Pirineos Orientales 880 m., Spain]

Iridaceae: a bulbous perennial with an erect stem to 1m. Found in cultivated fields and waste places, a common arable weed. The flowers are pink and magenta, each several centimetres long, with stamens and style protruding from the throat. The flower spikes that often carry as many as 20 blooms. Blooming from March - July. The leaves are slender, and sword-shaped. Native to much of Eurasia and North Africa.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Sow seeds at any time covering them with compost or grit 5mm deep, keeping the seed pot in a cool, well-lit spot outdoors. Artificial heat is not needed and can prevent germination so be very patient as many species will only germinate in the spring after chilling or freezing in the moist seed tray in the winter. Grow on individual seedlings in small pots until of sufficient size to be potted on or planted out into the open ground.

This hardy species needs full sun and a well-drained soil.

HARVESTED: 2022*

 
APPROX. 40 SEEDS