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Gladiola Launching
Gladiolas as ornaments started more than 2000 years ago, when Greeks and Romans used them to brighten up important events. To this day, Gladiolas continue to be popular in the Mediterranean region. In fact, it is hailed as the most important cut flower.
A tuberous plant, the wild species of the genus Gladiolus, belonging to the Inridaceae family are primarily found in South and Central Africa and around the Mediterranean. Through hybridization and selection, the old wild species have been replaced by a new assortment which is an improvement with regards to form of flower, color, flowering time, and resistance to disease.
Puentespina Orchids and Tropical Plants grows its own line of Gladiolas in the foothills of Mt. Talomo in Davao City, another project that helps local farmers. Twenty different varieties in white, yellow, orange, red, peach, pink, purple and green will be available until the end of the year. The attractive colors combined with an eye catching height that averages between 90 and 110 centimeters make Gladiolas perfect as an accent to any interior. The vase life extends up to 7 days.
Given its arresting beauty, the Gladiola can stand on its own and need not be combined with other cut flowers and plants. The range of colors available is an advantage and can be mixed and matched in every floral arrangement.
To showcase some of the possible decorative options, Puentespina Orchids and Tropical Plants invited floral designers from the Institute of Philippine Floral Techniques. With the guidance of Creative Director Ms. Evelyn Aldaba of the American Institute of Floral Designers, eleven designers treated the guests to a rainbow display of creativity.
Gladiolas may be purchased at Puentespina Orchids Sales outlets in Pasay Road, Dangwa, and Manila Seedling Bank. For more information, log on to www.orchid.ph or call 9242730 or 9299310.
Participating floral designers from the Institute of Philippine Floral Techniques:
• Marlon Absalon
• Anton Adriatico
• Ruby Diolanda
• Mila Gonzales
• Ma. Concepcion Lascano
• Grace Manalang
• Susie Ong
• Marissa Palines
• Agnes Tenefrancia
• Florence Yu
• Belle Ongpin
Creative Director:
Ms. Evelyn Aldaba, American Institute of Floral Designers
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