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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Gladiolus

Scientific Name: Gladiolus sp.

Category: Flowers and Foliages

Description:
Gladiolus or gladioli (plural spelling) are spike type flowers that are grown from a corm. The corms are tender and must be dug and stored indoors during the winter. The flower stalks may be 18-36" tall and come in shades of white, yellow, green, pink, salmon, peach, orange, red, maroon, lavender, purple and bicolors. The foliage is a long, straplike leaf.

 Assorted colors of gladioli

Assorted colors of gladioli

 Gladiolus flower

Gladiolus flower

 Gladiolus plant

Gladiolus plant