Gladioli

From the Latin "gladius", meaning "sword", relating to their leaf shape.

Color: white and soft pastels, pinks, oranges, peach, yellow, red and purple.

Availability: May to October .

Care Tips: Remove faded flowers to encourage others to open. Snipping off the top two or three green buds straightens the stem and helps flowers open below. Gladioli like a lot of water, and will suffer seriously if not given enough water. Symbolic Meaning of Gladiolis : Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators.

Symbolic Meaning of Gladiolis : Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators.