Gladiolus murielae
Abyssinian gladiolus (syn acidanthera or callianthus) bulbs
£0.00
- size:
- 40 bulbs
- available within:
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: Augsut to October
- Hardiness: frost tender
- Bulb Size: 6-8cm
Delightlful spikes of nodding, funnel-shaped, highly fragrant white flowers, with a prominent burgundy blotch at the base of each petal, seem to dance on the breeze at the ends of their slender stems from late summer. It is a delightfully elegant plant that is ideal for adding movement to a sunny border. Plant it in clumps throughout the beds, or pot them up and keep them on the patio next to a seating area or often-used pathway, where you will be sure to make the most of the heady scent. - Garden care: Plant corms 10-16cm (4-6in) deep in spring, on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage. In frost-prone areas, lift them when the leaves turn yellow-brown, dip the corms in fungicide and store in a dry, frost-free place over winter.
- Eventual Height: 1m
- Eventual Spread: 0.4m