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Flower
Varietals - Classifications and varieties of flowers
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Gladioli
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The large and diverse
genus of gladiolus includes around 180 species. The wild forms are far removed
from the many hundreds of modern hybrids, with their complex genetic make-up.
The hardiest of forms can be found growing wild in south Europe, North Africa
and the Middle East.
Gladioli have a delicate charm and usually produce spikes of small flowers in early summer. Their striking wands come in a wide range of brilliant colours and can be successfully incorporated into many planting schemes. The most commonly grown varieties include Gladiolus communis, G. illyricus and G. italicus.
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copyright
AP 2004
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