Gladiolus 2009 -2010

[Oron Peri]

One of my favorits, G. atroviolaceus is a common species in many parts of Jordan, mainly in cultivated fields.
Usually it takes G. italicus habitat in the semidesert areas.

[Tony Willis]

Oron that is a stunning colour.

[Oron Peri]

Oron that is a stunning colour.

We where all stunned by it,
all the populations there have this deep color form.

[daveyp1970]

Oron that is a stunning colour.

i agree seeing that would stop you in your tracks.

[Lesley Cox]

That deep indigo colour is gorgeous.

This little pink is very nice too. It is the South African Gladiolus carmineus and for me it flowers at any time from early autumn (now) to mid spring, even in mid winter sometimes. I don't know what factor makes the difference each year. It grows to about 30cms. I'll pollinate the flowers this afternoon when the flowers are dried off from the little bit of rain we had last night. I did have seed the year before last.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Oron,
I can only echo what everybody else said...     An amazing Gladi !!  What a colour !!

Lesley,
That's a very attractive dwarf Gladi... if it ever sets seed... 

[JPB]

Oron, is it possible to collect some wild seed from these G. atroviolaceus for me? I would be very glad to grow it. What a beautiful plant!!!

Cheers, Hans

[Ragged Robin]

One of my favorits, G. atroviolaceus is a common species in many parts of Jordan, mainly in cultivated fields.
Usually it takes G. italicus habitat in the semidesert areas.

Oron, why is it found mainly in cultivated fields?  The colour is so intense and glorious, a really lovely Gladiolus.

[Oron Peri]

Oron, why is it found mainly in cultivated fields?  The colour is so intense and glorious, a really lovely Gladiolus.

Ragged,

There are a few bulbous species that have adapted for growing in cultivated fields around the Mediterranean, among them Narcissus tazetta, a few species of Ornithogalum, colchicum, Arum, Bellevalia, Gladiolus and others.
Most of them have adapted to this habitat by developing very deep bulbs so that the tractors ploughing do not get them.

I can think of a few benefits from growing in this habitat, first there is very little competition from other plants, than the soil is being ploughed yearly to make good drainage and pushing the seeds deep down, finally it seems that the commercial fertilizers helps too.

[Lesley Cox]

Luc, if it sets seed I shall think of you. But then, as the song said....."You are always on my mind, you are always on my mind." Was it Willie Nelson?

[Ragged Robin]

Oron, why is it found mainly in cultivated fields?  The colour is so intense and glorious, a really lovely Gladiolus.

Ragged,

There are a few bulbous species that have adapted for growing in cultivated fields around the Mediterranean, among them Narcissus tazetta, a few species of Ornithogalum, colchicum, Arum, Bellevalia, Gladiolus and others.
Most of them have adapted to this habitat by developing very deep bulbs so that the tractors ploughing do not get them.

I can think of a few benefits from growing in this habitat, first there is very little competition from other plants, than the soil is being ploughed yearly to make good drainage and pushing the seeds deep down, finally it seems that the commercial fertilizers helps too.

All very interesting Oron, thanks so much for taking the time to explain your thoughts ...... bulbs adapting to growing at different levels according to the conditions (even man-made) is a great survival technique!

[bulborum]

This is what I think Gladiolus italicus the small one & Gladiolus byzanthinus the large one
Gladiolus italicus bought in the trade as Gladiolus byzanthinus but as always with a wrong label
probably from the old name Gladiolus byzanthinus ssp. italicus
the last part disappeared from most labels No place to put a correct name
Gladiolus byzanthinus is over 30 cm high at the moment
Gladiolus italicus just 5 cm hight
and both survived -11ºC
I thought I lost them this winter

and some last year pictures

Roland

[mark smyth]

as the song said....."You are always on my mind, you are always on my mind." Was it Willie Nelson?

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[Maggi Young]

as the song said....."You are always on my mind, you are always on my mind." Was it Willie Nelson?

Pet Shop Boys
Willie Nelson
Elvis
Michael Buble

Song was written  by  Wayne Carson Thompson ; Johnny Christopher ; Mark James.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Luc, if it sets seed I shall think of you. But then, as the song said....."You are always on my mind, you are always on my mind." Was it Willie Nelson?

  You're making me blush Lesley !!