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


More details about Gladiolus imbricatus L. var. crispiflorus
Family Iridaceae
Category
Region of origin

Central and Eastern Europe

Synonyms
  • Gladiolus crispiflorus Herb. 
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Gladiolus crispiflorus 

Confidence level high