Tuesday, August 24, 2010

More Than A Flower: Gladiolus

Since we are in the month of AUGUST, what better flower to feature than the glorious gladiolus, the official flower of this month.


Symbolizing strength and moral integrity, the flower's meaning is graceful; strong sense of character and the word Gladiolus is Latin for "sword". Striking and colorful with towering stems this flower evokes the drama of Roman gladiators.

The gladiolus, sometimes called the Sword Lily has some great attributes that makes them popular for bouquets. You can find them in lots of colors such as pink, red, white, orange, yellow, purple, and bi-color. They are available year round, and because they are on a long stem, you get varied type of blooms.


It's an excellent choice to use as a centerpiece to enhance your reception tables, especially at an outdoor wedding where the blossoms can perfume the air.

Stay tuned for next week’s featured bloom:

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