Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs
Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs
Size | Price | Savings | Quantity |
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20 Bulbs Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | $15.51 |
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40 Bulbs Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | $27.15 | 12% Savings |
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100 Bulbs Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | $63.04 ($0.63/each) | 19% Savings |
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Bulb Shipping Schedules
Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
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Zones 9 - 12 | Late February |
Zone 8 | Early March |
Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
Zone 6 | Early to Mid April |
Zone 5 | Early to Mid May |
Zones 2 - 4 | Mid to Late May |
In-season orders ship in 3 to 5 days from the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. |
Pre-Ordered Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
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All Zones | Late August |
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
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Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
Zone 6 | Late September |
Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
Zone 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
In-season orders ship in 3 to 5 days from the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. |
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
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All Zones | Mid October |
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots |
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 Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs
Acidanthera murielae
Seed Type
Bulb
Also known as
Acidanthera Bicolor, Abyssinian Glad, Peacock Llily, Sword Lily
This plant goes by a variety of names including Abyssinian Gladiolus, Fragrant Gladiolus, Sword Lily and Peacock Orchid. It’s native to the mountain areas of East Africa and had sword-shaped medium-green leaves that sit in an upright fan position. The fragrant star-shaped brilliant white flowers with dark purple throats are a late-blooming addition to gardens that blossom in late summer or early fall.
Planting Information
Planting Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs
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 |
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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 |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs
Aesthetic or Culinary
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