Description
Gladiolus elliotii. A faint purple band runs down part of the centre of this Gladiolus elliotii flower’s lowest tepal. Apart from some yellow colouring low down on the visible parts of lower tepals, the corolla surface is spotted darkly. The spots occur partly in erratic rows, probably indicating vein lines. Sowing : Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand : 2 parts compost : 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded. Locality: Seekoeivlei. Harvest: January 2021
