Gladiolus 'Ruby' syn. Gladiolus papilio 'Ruby'

15 Aug 2019 • I must remember not to panic and that this takes an age to reappear and then even longer to flower 💗

Thank you Claudia. I think you are responsible for me having this gorgeous flower 😘 @clipperty

Definitely Laura, though it’s growing in a pot and sat in the greenhouse doing absolutely nothing for months 🙄 @columbiariver

Isn’t it utterly beautiful? There’s a story to why I have it, but I’ll not hijack your post. I’m really pleased yours is doing so well. Lots love xxx

That's a pretty one 💕

Hijack away Claudia. I’m intrigued 🤔 @clipperty

Isn’t it just 😍 @Keely

I’m not trying to keep you in suspenders but have to get ready for work so will tell you later x x x 😘😘

A quick read and I read you were putting on your suspenders for work 😂 Have a good one. Don’t work too hard @clipperty

30 Aug 18 • Worth waiting (a very long time!) for 💕

@awomanonabike Is this one Glad. #papilio Ruby? Byzantinus usually out in late May

Thanks Ian. You are right. As always 👍😊 (Oops just realised I forgot to tag you. Sorry) @ianshaw

Stunning!

Just saw one yesterday in a friends garden and thought it was gorgeous, just like yours. Now on my wish list.

It’s a stunner for sure Rachel 💕 @rachelbrooks

I had never seen it before seeing it on here last year Joan. Really beautiful, especially at this time of year when everything else is going over, at least it is in my garden 🤔😂 @joannie.a

They really are the most beautiful flowers aren’t they ? I love mine, which is extra special as from a favourite NGS garden @bernardean who introduced me to this one. X x x

And I think it was you that introduced me to it. I’m so glad it flowered. I wasn’t sure it was going to... @clipperty

Ahhhh lovely! Mine were late too but 3 long stems and they last! Xx

Only one for me this year. It’s in a pot so I was planning on putting it in the greenhouse once it has died down or we have had our first frost - whichever comes first. Do you think I should take it out of the pot or will it be happy as long as it dries out? 🤔 @clipperty

Hmmmm I leave mine in the ground but of course I’m right down in the South. I think it would be fine in the pot and dryish so it doesn’t rot. X x 🤞🏻

9 Aug 18 • OK, it may not be in flower but it will be soon and it is a #gladiolus 💕

All mine are same Jacqui apart from one open 😮

They dont half make you wait Jacqueline dont they 😂

It’s only just begun to show signs that it’s even going to David 🙄 @davewrightjoinerygooglemail.co

Be about January then Jacqueline 😂

That makes me feel better Keely as I’m sure yours will be fine, eventually, so hopefully mine will be too 😬@Keely

Oh don’t say that David! I’m hoping there’s still lots more summer to come 🙉 @davewrightjoinerygooglemail.co