Acidanthera murielae (bicolor)
Peacock gladiolus (Acidanthera murielae) is topped in summer with large, white, fragrant flowers with purple-black centres.
Description:
Peacock gladiolus (Acidanthera murielae) is an Iris relative from Africa with long Crocosmia-like foliage topped in mid to late summer with large, fragrant, white flowers with purple-black centres that look like large white butterflies. Grow in pots where not hardy and over winter in a frost-free location.
Common Name: Peacock Gladiolus - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Black
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Tropical Africa
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