Gladiolus hyalinus

25 (50)cm, makes bicolored maroon red and yellow flowers on upright stems. Native of sandy to rocky soils from Namaqualand to Port Alfred. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.
20 seeds per package.