How to grow Peacock Flower

Gladiolus callianthus

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PROPAGATION: The small bulbs or offsets are detached and potted individually, when repotting the bulbs in the spring.

Growing Peacock flower from seed

For best effect, plant in clusters of 5-7
Space the corms 6 to 9 inches apart, 4 inches deep
In zones 6 and cooler corms must be lifted in the fall

Transplanting Peacock flower

POTTING: The bulbs are potted in the spring in two-thirds loam, one-third leaf mold and a liberal amount of sand. Once the leaves have died, watering is ceased and the soil is kept dry throughout the winter until the bulbs are repotted.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Peacock flower is a tender plant.

How long does Peacock flower take to grow?

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Peacock flower Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin bicolor meaning “of two colours”

Other names for Peacock flower

Abyssinian, Fragrant gladiolus, Sword lily, Peacock orchid, Bicolor Iris, Evergreen Iris

gladiolus callianthus

Misspellings: acidantherus