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    Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs

    Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs

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    About

    Features

    Life Cycle Perennial
    Planting Season Spring
    Color White
    Growth Habit Clumping
    Bloom Season Late Summer
    Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
    Use Cut Flower Garden
    Growing Conditions Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
    Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

    About Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs

    Acidanthera murielae

    Seed Type Bulb
    Also known as Acidanthera Bicolor, Abyssinian Glad, Peacock Llily, Sword Lily

    This plant goes by a variety of names including Abyssinian Gladiolus, Fragrant Gladiolus, Sword Lily and Peacock Orchid. It’s native to the mountain areas of East Africa and had sword-shaped medium-green leaves that sit in an upright fan position. The fragrant star-shaped brilliant white flowers with dark purple throats are a late-blooming addition to gardens that blossom in late summer or early fall.

    Planting Information

    Planting Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs

    Planting Season Spring
    Light Requirement Full Sun
    Planting Depth 4 to 6 inches Deep
    Plant Height 36 inches
    Plant Spacing 3 to 6 inches
    Water Needs Average
    Hardiness Zones 7, 8, 9, 10
    Bulb Size 8 to 10 cm circumference
    View our Gladiolus Planting Guide to learn more.

    Coverage

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

    Companions Plants

    Companion Plants for Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs

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