Abyssinian gladiolus
This is the first time I've grown these bulbs. I just picked them up at Home Depot early in the spring. Gladiolus murielae is also known by a variety of common names including "Peacock Orchid," "Sword Lily," "Acidanthera" and "Fragrant Gladiolus". It is native to the mountain areas of East Africa. They grow about 2 feet tall and bloom in late summer. They are supposedly hardy in our zone (zone 7). So far, not as much profuse bloom as I'd hoped but there has been a scattering of blooms during the past weeks.
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
That's a lovely flower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful flower & photo, dear Phillip!!
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I like lilies a lot but not sure I like that black in the center. I guess it is black, maybe really dark purple?
ReplyDeleteMaybe they need a year or so to get established. They do have a pretty bloom.
ReplyDeleteI discovered these last year and they have quickly become a favorite. My bulbs from last year survived the winter in a pot. I bought more this year and have put some of the bulbs in the ground. I love them because they are fragrant.
ReplyDeleteI've grown these for years and anxiously await their beautiful fragrance all summer. Love them!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of them, but after your photo, I will start looking for them now! Thanks for the introduction! Best to you!
ReplyDeleteI tried those a few years back,here in Florida.They didn't bloom profusely,but they were beautiful when they did.But they didn't come back the next year.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blossom. These are new to me and I'm anxious to see some my sister has growing. Great photo....makes me want to try them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Phillip, I hope they come back for you next year and bloom profusely!
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