Gladiolus Flower English Name

The genus occurs in asia mediterranean europe south africa and tropical africa.

Gladiolus flower english name. Human translations with examples. The first of the 250 300 existing gladiolus species originated in south africa and the mediterranean region. Nanus types are hardy to zone 4 or 5.

Cutting gladiolus flowers for bouquets. Learn the useful list of over 50 popular flower names in english with example sentences and esl printable infographic. Pliny the illustrious roman author dubbed the flower with long sword shaped leaves gladiolus and the name stuck.

It literally means a little sword in latin while its ancient name xiphium is the greek word for sword. The name is derived from the word gladium which is a latin word meaning sword. Use a sharp knife and bring a bucket of lukewarm water to the flower bed.

The genus gladiolus contains about 260 species of which 250 are native to sub saharan africa mostly. Cut the flower stalks early in the morning or at night not during the heat of day. Cut stalks with only one or two open flowers.

Most species of. Contextual translation of name of flower gladiolus into hindi. The flowers are famous for their distinct sword shaped leaves for which it got its name.

With so many colorful varieties to choose from there. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2 7. The rest of the buds will open after you put them in a vase.