Abyssinian gladiolus Gladiolus murielae

ABOUT
G. murielae is a perennial to 1m, with long grassy leaves and erect stems each bearing several fragrant, hooded white flowers 5cm in width, carried on arching, slender tubes and prominently blotched purple in throat
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Iridaceae
Synonyms
Abyssinian gladiolus
Common names
Gladiolus 'Murieliae', Gladiolus callianthus 'Murielae'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H3
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by separating cormlets when dormant
Pests
Susceptible to thrips, aphids and slugs
Diseases
Susceptible to grey moulds and gladiolus corm rot
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