The gladiolus is A flower, especially valued for use in floral arrangements. Gladioli produce tall spikes of large blossoms, in a rainbow of colors.

Only clear, true blue is missing; white, pink, red, purple, yellow, orange, salmon, and even green gladioli are available, along with many bi-colors.

Buying a mixed box, you will get an assortment of the colours seen below. Tall spikes with flowers opening up from bottom to top.