Gladiolus murielae
Gladiolus
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Gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) - Description
Gladiolus murielae is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae, native to eastern Africa, from Ethiopia to Malawi. It has been given a number of English names, including Abyssinian gladiolus and fragrant gladiolus. It was formerly placed in the genus Acidanthera. It is a cormous perennial growing to 70–100 cm (28–39 in) tall, with linear leaves and in late summer, numerous fragrant white flowers with a maroon (occasionally orange) blotch in the throat, on slender nodding stems.
Gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) - Blooming
For best flowering, it is important to treat your corms with TLC during the whole year.
Gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) - Growth
Grow in full sun. They do not do well when the roots are crowded by other plants or a building foundation. If there is any danger of freeze in the winter, dig them up at the end of the growing season and dry, treat for insects if needed, and store in a frost-free, cool, location. Remove cormlets at this time.
Gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) - Planting
Plant corms of tender glads in spring as deep as four times their size. Hardy glads, including G. communis, can be planted in spring or fall. Gladiolus will produce more corms, and should be planted about 7" apart for the largest corms. Plant a handful of corms at a time and once per week to see color all season long.
Gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) - Pest
The worst pest is a small winged insect called a thrip. Make sure corms are clear of them before planting, and dust plants once a week starting when leaves are 6" tall through flowering.
Gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) - Interesting facts
Gladiolus are endemic to Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean, Madagascar, and Western Asia. Species include cormous perennials that occur on rocky slopes, grasslands, and marshlands.
Gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae) - Soil and irrigation
Light evenly moist soil rich in organic matter. Make sure they get an inch of water each week starting when there are 5 leaves on the plant.
