code: 901
It makes a dense spike of large
Family: Iridaceae
Common name: Turkish Marsh Gladiolus.
Plant Classification: Hardy bulb Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 20 cm
Maximum Height: 30 cm
Packet Content(approx.): 15
This is probably the hardiest of all gladioli, down to Zone 3 it is claimed, and also strangely, one of the rarest! It makes a dense spike of large, rich coloured flowers, attractively marked on the lower petals, and usually in shades of deep purple to carmine. This is certainly the best and most valuable of the Mediterranean species, a genus containing many inferior plants, as well as this gem!
Sowing advice:
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.
Information:
COLOUR
Pink, purple
ORIGIN
Europe
MONTH
June, July
SUN
Sun
SOIL
Soil, scree
SHAPE
stalk
