The tall flower spikes of gladiolus add elegance to the flower garden and are simply superb as cut flowers. Derived from species native to the Mediterranean region and South Africa, the modern ...

Although there are a few hardy varieties, most Gladiolus come from warm areas of South Africa and are too tender to survive winter outside in the ground. When the foliage begins to turn yellow or ...

These garden showstoppers are easy to grow but require some special care. Gladiolus, also known as sword lily, is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the iris family. The plant is recognized ...

Where did this new disease come from, and how will it affect California gardeners and commercial gladiolus growers? The fungus was discovered in South Africa in 1876. Some 90 years later ...

If you’re looking for a versatile cut flower that can be easily grown at home, gladiolus is just the ticket. Gladiolus gets its name from the Latin word “gladius,” meaning sword. Indeed, “glads,” as ...

The Greeks and the Romans have used gladiolas as ornaments since 2,000 years ago. Gladiola comes from the Latin word “gladiolus,” which means a long sword. Because of their linear growth ...