Summer Flowering Bulbs - Gladiolus
- The gladiolus was once known as a sword lily. Improved types were first developed from crosses of several species native to
the Mediterranean area of Europe. Later discovery of African species led to crosses, which produced the forerunners of the
attractive large-flowered types we know today
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