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This flower
adds majesty to any large arrangement
at a wedding. Gladiolas are often used in tall fabric
covered vases to line the bridal aisle to the altar.
Since they have no scent, they make excellent decorative flowers
to enhance the look of food
serving areas at the reception. Experienced floral
designers can also take individual blooms from the Gladiolas and
create a cammelia-like flower known as
a "glamellia" for use as corsages and boutonnieres.
The
species was discovered growing wild in Africa.
It was brought back to Europe in bulb form by
amateur horticulturists and was later improved
and domesticated by professional breeders. Today,
the Gladiola is known as a Glad in some parts of
the USA and as a Sword Lily in other areas.
The
color palette of the flower and its gradations
of shading are so varied that it can easily fit into
any wedding color scheme. You can choose from
reds, whites, yellows, pinks, violets, orange and
purple varieties. The flowers grow in clusters up
its sword-like stem, with the largest flowers
appearing closer to the bottom. This makes it
an excellent flower for table settings since the
beauty of the flower can easily be enjoyed at
eye level. Glads are available year round but
are most plentiful during the summer.
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