Gladiolus ...

... now blooming in the garden.
One of several gladioli but the only one in bloom
Another warm and sunny day with some thunder in the distance (5pm) Dark sky but sun still shining through. Rian now pouring down. Thunder and lightning. (5.45pm)
Thanks to Anni/BikerBear for hosting FlowerFriday.  Much appreciated. 
Last year's bloom and earlier again this year!