A rare and eye-catching species, Gladiolus alatus is a winter-growing South African gladioli prized for its vibrant spring flowers and sweet fragrance. It produces fine, grass-like foliage through winter, followed by upright spikes of large, bright orange blooms accented with yellow and green.

Perfect for sunny, free-draining spots this hardy bulb is summer dormant and well-suited to rock gardens, containers or borders. The flowers are long-lasting and highly fragrant, making them an excellent choice for cutting.