Gladiolus callianthus murielae (Abyssinian Sword-Lily)
Gladiolus Murielae, Abyssinian Gladiolus, Peacock Flower, Acidanthera, Fragrant Gladiolus, Sword Lily, Peacock Orchid
Delightfully fragrant, Gladiolus callianthus murielae (Abyssinian Sword-Lily) features 2-3ft. (60-90 cm) long, sword-shaped, medium green leaves and produces, in successive blooms, 10 magnificent white, star-like blossoms with a prominent purple blotch at their heart. The flowers are well-spaced and have a graceful appearance.
- Blooming in late summer or early fall, this beauty has the advantage of blooming after the other summer-flowering bulbs and makes a wonderful companion for the blue Aster dumosus hybrids, Aster novi-belgii and Aster amellus.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society (1993)
- Plant in a sheltered location to protect your Gladioli from strong winds.
- Best flowering occurs in full sun in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
- Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and do not allow the soil to dry out. After flowering, you may reduce watering.
- To be planted in spring when the risk of frost has passed.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to Ethiopia & Madagascar.
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Prized for their majestic flower spikes, are popular flower bulbs. Whether used in borders, containers or as cut flowers, Gladiolus (Sword-Lilies) always provide a spectacular effect with their rich and cheerful colors and their breathtaking vertical lines. With very little work needed, they will burst into bloom and add bright notes of summer color to the garden, in your pots or inside your home. However, some basic rules need to be followed to enjoy beautiful and impressive flowers for several months.Read More
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 8
– 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Gladiolus - Sword Lilies |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 5" – 6" (12cm – 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Depth | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 8
– 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Gladiolus - Sword Lilies |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 5" – 6" (12cm – 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Depth | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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