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Gladiolus callianthus ssp. murielae

A summer-growing species from tropical Africa. At the end of the summer appear the very scented white flowers with red markings.

The genus

The popular horticultural gladioli are mostly summer-flowering hybrids derived from species growing in subtropical regions with summer rain. Only two of these species and a cultivar are presented in our winter catalog. However, there is a very important section of winter-growing species from the Cape and the Mediterranean area. They are spring-flowering and very suitable for the Mediterranean climate and are available for planting in late summer or autumn. The South African winter-growing species are generally elegant rather than exuberant. Many have well-spaced tubular flowers rather than a lot of them crammed together.They also are very good pot plants.

  • Family :Iridaceae
  • Native to :Éthiopie
  • Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
  • Colour :White, Purple
  • Hardiness :good
  • Exposure :half-shade
  • Storage organ :corm
  • Growth :summer grower
  • Flowering height :40-70 cm
  • Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - In the ground - Containers or pot

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4)
Growth :May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-2)