Hard to believe, but around 300 BC. this luxurious flower was just a burdensome weed. They did not admire it, but tore it out of the ground, grind the onions and, mixed with flour, baked flat cakes.
Romantics were added by the ancient Romans. They connected the appearance of the flower with a beautiful legend about two gladiator friends who did not want to fight each other. The heroes were executed, and from the hilts of their swords, like from stems, flowers suddenly began to grow, which were named in honor of the brave young men who remained faithful … Since then, gladiolus has become a symbol of loyalty, honor, memory. Translated from Latin, gladus is a sword, a sword. Hence its Russian name “sword”.
It is not surprising that historically gladiolus is considered a male flower; it is often presented to business partners, winners of various competitions. An official flower for business bouquets. Boring and unfeminine. What now, the weaker sex forever abandon such beauty? Well, I do not! We propose to challenge the unflattering verdict and, taking into account our advice, decorate your home with these August flowers.
By the way, a bouquet of gladioli – up to 10 days if you do not change the water frequently. To make everything bloom, even the topmost flowers, cut off the part of the stem with faded buds and put the top in water.
From 21 to 23 August at the Biological Museum. K.A. Timiryazev hosts an exhibition dedicated to gladioli.
- Museum address: st. Malaya Gruzinskaya, 15.
- Phone for information: 8 (499) 252-36-81.
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