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Gladiolus papilio
€3.50
Dutch Tax included
Description
A rare species. Endemic to South Africa. Grows in wet spots, particularly in Transvaal and Natal at 1600 meters altitude. The greyish, soft yellow bell-shaped flowers have a soft lilac-purple blush on the outside, the tube and sometimes the lower petals have brown or purple markings. Fairly hardy.
Data sheet
- Preferred Placement
- Sun or dappels shade
- Color
- grey/ soft yellow whiteh lilac blush
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Bulb Spacing
- 10
- Planting Depth
- 8-10
- Height in cm.
- 80-100
- Flowering time in the months
- 8-9
A rare species. Endemic to South Africa. Grows in wet spots, particularly in Transvaal and Natal at 1600 meters altitude. The greyish, soft yellow bell-shaped flowers have a soft lilac-purple blush on the outside, the tube and sometimes the lower petals have brown or purple markings. Fairly hardy.