This cormous perennial has an upright slender foliage and forms a clump. It has mid-green sword-shaped leaves and the funnel-shaped pink to cream flowers appear in a spike from late spring to summer. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Gladiolus carneus is naturally found growing in South Africa growing in the Western Cape area in sandy well drained soils. It prefers a protected sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

Painted Lady is a perennial that is grown for its attractive flowers and is planted in raised garden beds as a specimen or on group plantings in small or cottage gardens. It is also used for cut flowers and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years. It may also be grown in containers and used in roof gardens. ID 1468

Gladiolus (gla-DEE-o-lus) carneus (KAR-nee-us)

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Iris Family