Care of the bulbous plant Gladiolus carneus or Painted Lady Gladiolus |
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The genus Gladiolus, family Iridaceae, comprises about 250 species of bulbous plants native to Africa, Eurasia and Madagascar. Some species and hybrids are: Gladiolus carneus, Gladiolus x gandavensis, Gladiolus communis, Gladiolus flanaganii, Gladiolus illyricus, Gladiolus italicus, Gladiolus alatus. Common names: Painted Lady Gladiolus, Broadleaf Painted-Lady. This species is native to South Africa. They are evergreen bulbous plants that reach 60 cm (23.62") in height. The leaves are linear and of an intense green color. The showy, attractive pink flowers appear in erect clusters. They bloom in late spring. Painted Lady Gladiolus is used in rockeries, on dry and sunny slopes, in borders, as a cut flower for floral decorations and in pots for patios, terraces and balconies. Gladiolus carneus needs full sun exposure and a warm, dry climate. It resists light and occasional frosts. Broadleaf Painted-Lady grows in any type of soil that has good drainage. Painted Lady Gladiolus is a drought resistant plant that needs moderate watering waiting for the substrate to be completely dry. Gladiolus carneus does not need fertilizer. Prune off wilted flower stems after flowering. Broadleaf Painted-Lady is a plant resistant to the usual pests and diseases but sensitive to the accumulation of water in the roots. Gladiolus carneus is propagated from seeds sown in autumn in the seedbed and by division in late winter. |
Images of the bulbous plant Gladiolus carneus or Painted Lady Gladiolus |
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