I planted these a little late this year, but they all came up with strong green growth, and I had hopes of blooms, but it wasn't to be this year... they will store up the energy for next year.
some info on acidanthera from sunny gardens
As with its relative the Gladiolus, Acidanthera's spikes of fragrant, creamy white flowers make excellent cut flowers. Individual, 2- to 3-inch-wide blossoms are star-shaped with deep chocolate brown or crimson-purple centers. Plants have sword-shaped leaves. Dig up and store dormant corms. In spring, plant 4 to 6 inches deep in masses for naturalizing in warm climates or in containers.
Acidanthera bicolor muielae, Peacock Orchid, Gladiolus callianthus, Abssyinian
The most common Peacock Orchid, it grows taller than the ordinary species.
Attributes - Acidanthera bicolor muielae
Plant Type: Bulb
Bloom Season: Late Summer through Early Fall
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 2 ft. to 3 ft.
Width: 1 ft. 6 in.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10
Notes: Container Plants, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids.
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