Gladiolus oppositiflorus ssp. salmoneus at Digging Dog
Hardy Salmon Gladiola
Sword Lily
These are not the easily obtainable hybrids—you can find those elsewhere. The beauty of our native
South African selections comes from the handsome sword-shaped leaves and spikes of unfussy, often
flaring blooms.
Belonging to the Iridaceae family, Gladioli have long been associated with strength of character, and we think its strongly upright, yet graceful presence can fashion an intriguing see-through veil for any border. Place them in a well drained site and, after the bloom is over, support strong corm
development by reducing water and trimming the stems to just beneath the lowest flowers. Provide winter
protection in colder areas. Gladiolus oppositiflorus ssp. salmoneus
Native to the grassy cliffs of the Drakensberg Mountains, this high altitude Gladiolus possesses a robust hardiness that defies the exquisite beauty of its flowers.
Ruffled in pretty salmon-pink colors, the showy, 4 in. flared blooms exhibit dark pink-streaked lower petals, and are openly arranged on long slender stems above grassy blades. Appreciative of summer moisture, this lovely bulb flourishes in ordinary garden soil.
Blooms August–September. Size: 2'–3' high x 10" wide; hardy to zone 6. Gladiolus oppositiflorus ssp. salmoneus (P-1182) SOLD OUT!
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Other selections in this genus
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Saturday Stroll & Plant Chat
2:00 to 4:30pm, July 27th
Join us for a fun, informative guided tour of
our colorful display borders. Sip lemonade & take home great gardening
ideas.
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2:00 to 4:30pm, August 10th
Join us for a fun, informative guided tour of
our colorful display borders. Sip lemonade & take home great gardening
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