First Gladioli

The August birth flower is the gladiolus which means sincerity and symbolizes strength of character. Love at first sight is what the hidden message of this flower was during the Victorian era.

Its not August but February here in NZ and thats six months away but in England that is when it would be flowering.

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Yvonne]

It is just beautiful. Love the color. Thanks for the info--I didn't know any of it.

[Chris]

Beautiful shot and colors.

[Square Sparrow]

I was born in August so have always had a soft spot for gladioli - lovely to see this beautiful photo.

[Michelle]

Oh that is beautiful, they are so stunning & majestic. x

[Leonie Mogridge]

Fantastic view of this gladdie.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

What a beautiful color on this one- it would be lovely to see flowers right now, but it's still a bit cold here. There are a few hints that flowers are on their way though.

[Melody Tanner]

Pretty!

[Laraine Kensicki]

perfect framing ~

[Elizabeth]

I love, love these flowers! - My favorite time of the year is late summer/early fall. I love the warm but DRY climate. (can't stand it when it is really hot and around august it cools down.) - that is when we have these beautiful flowers around. i always by myself a bouquet as a treat to brighten up my kitchen.

[Laurie Higgins]

Very beautiful, Maggie! My grandmother's birthday is in August and this is her favorite flower. I always think of her when I see these.

[Rick Schies]

It's going to be a beauty

[Lyn]

isn't it wonderful how the flowers continue to open up the stem?

[Nelly]

Very beautiful. Love the color!

[Kimberly Balychev]

Ooo I can see why they say love as first sight... this is an amazing looking flower! I love the color and details :) So very gorgeous my dear :)

[Maggiemae]

@lyno All those frilly petals beautifully folded up inside the bud! Yes, Lyn!

[bkb in the city]

They are beautiful flowers. My in-laws used them when they got married back in 1958 and they did get married in August

[Tony]

Beautiful, love the colour and the structure of the flower.

[tony gig]

A beautiful flower and shot Maggie

[Carole Imes]

Gorgeous display, colors and lighting. My birthday is in August and we were married in August....need to remember that!

[👑 AnaZad]

Very pretty capture. Beautiful flower.

[Bep]

Lovely flowers. They don't grow in my garden, but I always buy them in summer. Purple gladioli are my favourites.

[Huda Morcos]

Lovely shot and framing

[Dixie Goode]

This is Gorgeous. Love that there are always flowers somewhere in this world.

[Kathryn Marshall]

Beautiful flowers shot and framing.

[Frances Klein]

Beautiful flowers and pretty color!

[Danielle]

Wow, what a beautiful capture, such a gorgeous colour.

[karenann]

What a stunning color and lighting, Maggiemae ... I can't wait for summer for some flowers and sunshine!

[Terry]

wow,, amazing,,

[Jan K]

What a beautiful glad!

[Jennifer Ruge]

A gorgeous gladioli.

[Lisa Pouncy]

I love the petals. They're like ruffled skirts xx

[MaryBeth Dailey]

did not know that about that flower! Wickedly cool image!

[Bill Ososki]

Nice photo and thanks for the continuing horticultural education

[Anatoly]

Fine flower composition. Nice framing.