Acidanthera Murielae / Gladiolus callianthus Murielae
("Abyssinian gladiolus / Peacock flower")
Acidanthera's star-shaped flowers have a very pleasant fragrance and make beautiful cutflowers just like regular gladiolus do. The green leaves are sword-shaped and grow up to 24" (60 cm) tall. Each stem produces 7-12 flowers which bloom in succession. These tall flowers offer a pretty linear structure to the back of flower beds and will attract butterflies.
What You Need To Know Before You Plant:
When Will This Flower Bloom?
Late Summer - Early Fall
When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?
Spring
What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?
Full sun
What Color Will the Flower Be?
White with a dark maroon-purple blotch in the center
How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?
3 in / 8 cm
How Deep Should I Dig?
4 in / 10 cm
How Tall Will It Grow?
30-40 in / 75-100 cm
Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?
15
Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?
With a bit of luck, yes.
How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?
At the back of flower beds, in the center of large containers and excellent as cutflowers.
Other Popular Varieties
Species only.
About the Family
Acidanthera Family
Native to Ethiopia & Madagascar and a member of the iris family.
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