peacock gladiolus
Gladiolus murielae
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White with dark purple throat
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Peacock gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall in a clumping form. The white flowers have a dark purple throat and a sweet fragrance. Butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Tuberose, Butterfly bush, and Mondo grass.
Native range
Africa.