Flower Identification: Gladiolus, Sword Lily
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Botanical: |
Gladiolus |
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Symbolizes: |
Give me a break… I'm really sincere; Flower of the Gladiators |
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Availability/Seasonality: |
Year-round. Especially abundant June - September. Smaller varieties are primarily available in late spring and summer (March - July). |
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Purchasing Tips: |
Only the lower 2 or 3 florets should be opening with color showing on buds 3/4 of the way up the spike. Only 1 or 2 lower florets should be opening on miniature gladioli. Foliage should be bright green and free from molting or streaking. |
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Conditioning: |
Recut underwater -
Preservative Use bud-opening techniques to promote opening of tight buds. |
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Ethylene Sensitivity: |
Crop is SOMEWHAT ethylene sensitive. |