Acidanthera bicolor (Peacock Orchid) This South African native is known for its starry blooms and delicious scent, useful for upgrading a bouquet from simply beautiful to a sensory delight. The white flowers with purple throats spring from narrow stems and open one at a time, extending the blooming period. Slender foliage completes the form, which is slim, allowing these, like glads, to take up little square footage. Especially useful in small or tightly planted gardens. Highlights & Hints - Delightful cut flower. - Sweetly fragrant Common Name: Abyssinian lily, fragrant gladiolus, acidanthera, peacock orchid Botanical Name: Acidanthera bicolor murielae or Gladiolus callianthus Color: Fragrant starry white blooms with dark purple throats, fragrant Mature Height: 20-28" Hardiness: Zones 8-11, 7 with mulch, elsewhere lift in fall and store bulb indoors Bloom Time: Late summer into fall Bulb/Plant Size: 8-10 cm+, the largest size commercially available! Bulbs/Plants - Pkg: 15 large bulbs Basic Planting Information Soil Type: well drained Light/Exposure: full sun Moisture: moderate; light when established Planting Depth: 2" deep Spacing: 2-3" apart

You'll Receive Priced for a package of 15 large bulbs