Wild Gladioli
By Gattina
- 10 Jun, 2013
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I bought these bulbs last year from a supplier and planted them round about December. I was astounded and slightly annoyed to find the banks and verges hereabouts covered in the TRULY wild ones this month.
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Very pretty indeed!
10 Jun, 2013
Thank you! I don't ever remember seeing these for sale before.
10 Jun, 2013
Are they Gladiolus Byzantinus Gattina? I have some in the front garden but they only flowered once, really must move them :o)
11 Jun, 2013
Oh, aren't they gorgeous? Love the colour :)
11 Jun, 2013
How annoying when you see them already growing in the wild,Gattina..never mind,your's will be a superior quality ! :o) x
11 Jun, 2013
I read something online that suggested that in America you are encouraged to go and dig them up from the wild to plant in your garden, which rather shocked me. I do so hope that they flower again next year, Annella, yes, I think you're right: they must be G. Byzantius.
11 Jun, 2013
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C'est la vie Gatt . . . but yours are still pretty!
10 Jun, 2013