I'd gladly have a Gladiolus

These flaming crimson swords, part of the Iris family, are very underrated in my view. They are really rather beautiful, and jolly cheap for the amount of flower you get for your money.

Maybe people think of them as common, old fashioned, and remind them of dusty grannies, I don't, but then I also like Pinks, Chrysanthemums and Geraniums and I am rather fond of dusty grannies, as I don't possess any anymore.