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Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

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20 Bulbs Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring $15.99
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  • A wonderfully fragrant, container-friendly miniature gladiolus
  • 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
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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 Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

Acidanthera murielae

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

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.

Planting Information

Planting Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

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
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
100 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 12.5 Sq. Ft

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