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| Gladioli flower information |
| Information about the popular Gladioli flower or bloom, and the Gladioli plant from which it is produced, as written by our skilled florists. Our network of UK florists and international florists are well versed in all manner of flower and plant information, and have provided this Gladioli information for your reference. |
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Flower Encyclopedia: Gladioli
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| Scientific classification |
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Subfamily: Ixioideae
Tribe: Ixieae
Genus: Gladiolus | |
Taken from the Latin meaning "sword" and sometimes referred to as the Sword Lily, the gladioli is a member of the Iris family. Containing more than 260 species, the gladioli is a native species of South Africa - semi-hardy and suited to life in temperate climates.
Perfect for a vase arrangement, with 6-8 stems standing proud in a tall glass vase, many florists will snip off the top 3 tips of the gladioli to prompt lower buds to open. Sizes differ from 50cm to almost 2 metres for the commercially grown varieties. Adopted by Dame Edna, the gladiolus is the unofficial national flower of Australia.
Its fragrant flower spikes are large, its one sided leaves single and sword like. The palette of available colours is wide - from white to orange, red, and pink, with shades of yellow, purple and more recently green also available! With great sculptural qualities, the gladiolus is a perfect choice for weddings, corporate events, and Church venues. It won’t let you down.
Gladioli: did you know?
Gladioli in floristry
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We can send flowers to all counties throughout the UK including Berkshire, Carmarthenshire, Breconshire, Huntingdonshire, Radnorshire delivering flowers to such towns such as
Bewcastle, Anstey, Crompton, Hartlebury, Aske as well as many more.
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