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Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

A wonderfully fragrant, container-friendly miniature gladiolus

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Acidanthera murielae

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 inches

COLOR

  • White

This species of Gladiolus has a large number of common names, including Abyssinian gladiolus, Fragrant gladiolus, Sword lily and Peacock orchid. Native to the mountain areas of East Africa. Sword-shaped medium green leaves in upright fans typical of gladiolus give way to fragrant star-shaped white flowers with dark purple throats. Beautiful late blooming addition to your garden with late summer to early fall blooms.

  • • Wonderfully Fragrant White Blooms With Mahogany Heart
  • • Easy to Grow and Showy Summer Blooms, Related to Gladiolus and Iris Family
  • • Perfect for Beds, Borders and Containers, Thrives in Full Sun

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 4 to 6 inches Deep

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
20 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 3.25 Sq. Ft
40 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 6.25 Sq. Ft
100 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 12.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Gladiolus Planting Guide to learn more.

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Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

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Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Gladiolus acidanthera Peacock Orchid?

The bulbs for Gladiolus acidanthera Peacock Orchid measure 8 to 10 cm in circumference.

What is Gladiolus acidanthera Peacock Orchid also known as?

Gladiolus acidanthera Peacock Orchid is also known as Acidanthera Bicolor, Abyssinian Glad, Peacock Llily, and Sword Lily.

What type of bulb is Gladiolus acidanthera Peacock Orchid grown from?

Gladiolus acidanthera Peacock Orchid is grown from a bulb.

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