Gladiolus is the genus or generic name for a perennial bulbous flowering plant from the Iridaceae (Iris) family. The name comes from the Latin word Gladius which means sword, and references the sword like shape of the leaves that enclose the flower stems. It is sometimes referred to as Sword Lily, but the most common English names are Gladiolus or Gladiolas. Gladioli is the plural.
The Gladiolus represents faithfulness and honour, strength and moral integrity. It can also mean infatuation, expressing to the receiver that they have “pierced” the sender’s heart with passion. This flower also implies remembrance, which could be one reason why it is used so often in sympathy arrangements.
Striking and colorful with towering stems, this August birth flower and 40th wedding anniversary flower evoke the drama of Roman gladiators.
source: legacy funerals
What we love:
- Glads create the greatest shapes
- They are strong line flowers
- come in ALL colors
- Perfect for your garden and then you can bring them inside as fresh cut!
- We think they are a happy flower with good emotion tied to them
We’re planting them in our garden for next year. What about you?
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