Gladiolus ‘Hero’
Camden Park hybrid. Gladiolus x colvilli x Gladiolus x gandavensis hybrid. Described in William Macarthur’s note books, in an entry dated December 23rd, 1847, as G. Colvilli-gandavensis no.1, that is hybrid no.1 of a cross between Gladiolus x colvilli x G. gandavensis. ‘Flowered first time early 1846. Large, handsomely shaped with [next word not clear] developed flowers, colour rich crimson scarlet with purple crimson spots on the lower lobes. Robust, branching scape, 3-4 feet high, numerous flowers. Very handsome.’ By 1848 it had produced 3 large roots and 16 offsets. [MP A2948-5].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [B.144/1857]. Macarthur and Bidwill produced a large number of hybrid gladioli of which Gladiolus x gandavensis was a parent, some of which were named and listed in the Camden Park catalogues.
Notes
Published Oct 20, 2009 - 05:04 PM | Last updated Aug 17, 2011 - 03:28 PM
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Camden Park |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Gladiolus Hero |
| Confidence level | high |