Gladiolus imbricatus L. var. crispiflorus
The type species, Gladiolus imbricatus is fully-hardy and has loose spikes of 4-12 funnel-shaped, pinkish-red to reddish-purple flowers, produced in late spring. Crispiflorus has smaller segments, crinkled at the margins. To 80cm. [RHSD, Grey].
Horticultural & Botanical History
According to Johnson’s Dictionary, Gladiolus crispiflorus was introduced to Britain in 1842.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.136/1845]. Probably introduced by John Bidwill. [See Gladiolus cardinalis Curt.].
Notes
The plant figured in Andrews’ Botanical Repository as Gladiolus crispus L.f. is Tritonia crispa (L.f.) Ker-Gawl., introduced before 1800 and first flowered by Hibbert. [ABR pl.142/1801].
Published Oct 25, 2009 - 03:21 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2010 - 12:08 PM
| Family | Iridaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Central and Eastern Europe |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Gladiolus crispiflorus |
| Confidence level | high |