Flower colour
Flower colour
Flower style:
Funnel/trumpet shapedFoliage colour
Foliage style:
Grass-likeSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
1m
40cm
Gladiolus murielae
Abyssinian gladiolus
Scientific family:
IridaceaeType:
Herbaceous perennialLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard or formalPosition:
Border or containersSoil:
Loam, sand or chalkpH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralFragrance:
Strongly scentedAspect:
South, east or westExposure:
ShelteredGrowth rate:
AverageShape:
ErectMaintenance:
Typical maintenanceTime to maturity:
2-5 yearsAwards:
AGM
Description:
Gladiolus murielae forms clumps of upright, mid-green foliage surrounding tall slender stems with elegant, fragrant, nodding white flowers marked with burgundy at their throats. They look wonderful planted in groups in a border, adding movement and light, or in containers.
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by Andrea B
Last updated 24 Feb 2012
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