Gladiolus orchidiflorus

Gladiolus orchidiflorus: There are about 255 species of gladioli, most coming from Africa, some winter growing from the Western Cape and others  growing in summer rainfall areas. Orchidiflorus is winter growing and spring flowering, the flower colour varying from greenish cream to purple, with dark purple markings. It is summer dormant. Most gladioli grow readily enough from seed, with the winter growing types planted in autumn.