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Gladiolus callianthus (Acidanthera)
£6.89
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Gladiolus callianthus (often sold as acidanthera) produces elegant, starry white flowers with a rich, red-purple throat that adds a refined, exotic feel to late-summer borders, patio pots, and cutting gardens.
Reaching an established height of around 80–100cm, it sends up slender stems lined with multiple buds that open in succession, extending the display over several weeks and providing excellent cut flowers.
Plant corms in spring once the soil has warmed, in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. In heavier ground, plant on a gritty layer or grow in containers for sharper drainage.
Water after planting and during dry spells while growth is active, then feed every two to three weeks once stems develop. Taller stems may benefit from discreet support in windy gardens.
Perfect for borders, pots and floral arrangements, this fragrant gladiolus pairs beautifully with grasses and late-summer perennials. In colder areas, lift and store corms frost-free once foliage dies back.
Gladiolus callianthus (Acidanthera)
Gladiolus callianthus (often sold as acidanthera) produces elegant, starry white flowers with a rich, red-purple throat that adds a refined, exotic feel to late-summer borders, patio pots, and cutting gardens.
Reaching an established height of around 80–100cm, it sends up slender stems lined with multiple buds that open in succession, extending the display over several weeks and providing excellent cut flowers.
Plant corms in spring once the soil has warmed, in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. In heavier ground, plant on a gritty layer or grow in containers for sharper drainage.
Water after planting and during dry spells while growth is active, then feed every two to three weeks once stems develop. Taller stems may benefit from discreet support in windy gardens.
Perfect for borders, pots and floral arrangements, this fragrant gladiolus pairs beautifully with grasses and late-summer perennials. In colder areas, lift and store corms frost-free once foliage dies back.
| Botanical name | Gladiolus murielae (syn. Gladiolus callianthus, Acidanthera murielae) |
| Flower colour | White with deep red-purple throat |
| Bulb size | 8/10 |
| Established height | 80–100 cm |
| Established spread | 15 cm |
| Plant spacing | 50 corms per m² |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Habit | Upright |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Tender |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Exposed or Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots, Borders, Cutting garden |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Fragrant
Perfect for pots
Good for cutting
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
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