Gladiolus cardinalis Blooming-Size Bulb

Description: Gladiolus cardinalis Almost extinct in nature, this South African native bulb is one of the most spectacular of all Glads. The bold, cardinal red flowers have white patches on the lower 3 tepals, and appear in early to late spring, with 4 to 11 flowers per gracefully arching stem. The bulbs go semi-dormant in the fall, here in coastal Northern California, but will go completely dormant in colder areas. Naturally occurring on the Cape Peninsula, Gladiolus cardinalis is usually found on sheer cliffs, close to waterfalls, and is often completely saturated with water. My mother plant is growing at the edge of my pond, and is always quite damp. Hardy zones 8 to 10. To 18" tall and 12" wide. Does not like temperatures above 85 degrees F. This offering is for one blooming-size bulb - shipped bareroot - similar to what may be seen in the last photo. Flower photo for reference only. Plant Immediately upon arrival. I have been growing rare and exotic plants for nearly 50 years, and take great pride in what I grow and ship. All photos are of plants in my own garden and collection (unless stated otherwise). NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - SORRY - I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I do combine shipping for multiple items - please request a new shipping total before checking out. Please Note: requesting combined shipping can not be done on a phone - the request must be made from a computer or tablet. (For some reason, the ebay phone app doesn't allow it. ) I automatically combine shipping for multiple orders - Before ordering, please read all information under the STORE POLICIES section, regarding Shipping and Handling Fees and Combined Shipping. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation! Robert

Price: 14 USD

Location: Fort Bragg, California

End Time: 2024-10-22T19:25:59.000Z

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