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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

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Summer

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 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.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

    I ordered this flower on impulse and was so glad I did! It really surprised me and turned out to be my favorite flower of the year. I planted several bulbs in the ground, they did not return this year, though the bulbs I planted in pots (that I stuck in my garage for winter) are all coming back again and have multiplied. There are two things I especially love about this beautiful flower: It grows multiple flowers per stem, that bloom one after another, and it bloomed multiple times last year. It bloomed midsummer and then once again in the fall. The flower in the photo was blooming in November!

    A G. 5/5

    Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

    These came up beautifully. I planted them among two containers and they grew tall (about 5’) and full of blooms. I will try to bring them in for the winter.

    Jess 5/5

    Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera

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