Peacock flower 'Acidanthera "Murielae"'

Gladiolus callianthus

How to grow Peacock flower 'Acidanthera "Murielae"'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Full sun – Part Shade
Prefers Well Drained Soil

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Acidanthera "Murielae" is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips.

Growing Acidanthera "Murielae" from seed

Plant bulbs:

  • Plant bulbs in groups of 3 – 5 (3" apart); 5 bulbs will cover 12″×12″ sq.
  • in 2"-3" deep hole w/ pointed side up, cover w. soil, water thuroughly
  • in groups of 3 – 5 (3" apart); 5 bulbs will cover ~ 12″×12″ Sq.
  • Full Sun – Part Shade
  • Prefers Well Drained Soil
Look to ensure a distance 2.96 inches (7.6 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 3.96 inches (10.16 cm) deep.

Transplanting Acidanthera "Murielae"

Lift and Store Bulbs for Winter
Dig up bulbs b4 frost, but brown floiage, dry, clean and store in peat moss, dry sand or vermiculite at 50-60*

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 10°C / 50°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Acidanthera "Murielae" is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Acidanthera "Murielae"

Other Names for Peacock flower 'Acidanthera "Murielae"'

Fragrant Gladiolus

Footnotes

info from VanZyv bulb packet -2010