Glad for Glads

Glad for Glads

Last time I wrote about how I have fallen for Streptocarpus flowers, well, I have "fallen"for a gazillion flowers in this place! Another genus that is well represented in this beautiful place is the genus Gladiolus. Now, most of us know Glads as a special type of flower reserved for the most posh of gardens. I, however, have managed to record eight species growing here in the wild. They are uber spectacular and bumping one while walking always seems to take ones's breath away. Here's a little gallery of the species that I have so far encountered. Remember, all photos have been taken by me, with my trusty old phone, here on the estate...

I mean, like, how's the G.ecklonii (third from the top)? Have you ever seen anything quite as spectacular? If you have not yet seen some of the above, then it's time to start walking this place (when the time is right, of course). Give me a call when you're here and, if the time is right, let's go walking...

Next time I'm gonna show you some Orchids I have found here. Not as many as Lesley Baardman has recorded yet but I'm on my way!