Looks like Acidanthera to me.

Yes agreed its other or newer name gladiolus callianthus.

Ah yes, thanks Bamboo - that name rings a bell! I think they only came up with flowers the first year and after that all I got were long, long leaves....

You mean this is another one that's changed its name Dgw? Grr - why can't the botanists leave well alone?

If they didn't change something's name, they'd be out of a job :-)

I was just going to say that Andrew..

10 for £1 at Morrisons Bilbo

Maybe I'll get some more too and have another try :-)

I had some last year,for the first time,and loved them.Late summer flowering,but worth the wait..I grew mine in a pot,and kept it in a plastic growhouse till June..

I grew mine in a pot and foolishly left them outside all winter. They survived the first one but not last year when it was so cold.

I have some growing in a pot for this year. They have a nice scent as I recall.

I put mine under cover,and wrapped up for the winter....been out about 3 weeks now,but no signs of life ..so I think they have had it ...ah well,a shame,but it was worth a try...I'll give them another week..