Recommendation: Gladiolus Callianthus
 

I just want to spread the word about this beautiful plant. It's new this year, has a RHS Gold Medal and is gorgeous in every way. It looks nothing like the usual gladioli - much more delicate with open, tulip-like blooms (white with a burgundy throat) on long arching stems and has a lovely lemony/vanilla scent.
Do look out for it in catalogues or search it out on the 'net.