'Gladdies' for Floral Friday

Frantically busy work week so no time to Blip but I couldn't let Floral Friday pass me by, so here is a quick iPhone shot of some gorgeous Gladioli that I picked up yesterday in Sainsburys - just £2 for 5 huge stems!

Named for the shape of their leaves, gladioli – from the Latin word "gladius," meaning sword – have a history that spans from Africa to the Mediterranean. Symbolising strength and moral integrity, gladioli also represent infatuation, with a bouquet conveying to a recipient that they pierce the giver's heart with passion.