Gladiolus

Flower Pictures Of Gladiolus

Basic Gladiolus Flower Information

Common Names
Gladiolus

Scientific Name
Genus species Gladiolus alatus
Family Iridaceae

History
The word gladiolus means “little sword” in Latin. The first of the 250-300 existing gladiolus species originated in South Africa and the Mediterranean region. The flower was then later brought to Europe, where it is bearing almost every color except true blue.

Gladiolus Flower Meaning
give me a break, i’m really sincere, flower of the gladiators, strength of character

Gladiolus are, also, associated with:

Astrological Flowers
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22)
Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22)

Birth Month Flower
August

Floral Design Qualities For Gladiolus

Type of Use: Flower

Form: Line/Mass

Fragrance: N/A

Line: Straight

Silhouette: Dense/Spike

Blossom Texture: Satin

Stem Size: 24-036”

Blossom Size: 2-3”

Vase Life: 7-14 Days.

Gladiolus Design Uses
Used in a wide range of designs.A bouquet of gladiolus in a glass bowl makes a good comtemporary arrangement. Blossoms can be glued together to form composite flowers for wedding work.

Gladiolus Flower Colors
Reds, oranges, yellows, yellows/greens, green, red/purples, purples, whites/ivories, pinks

Blooming Seasons
Summer, Fall

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.