Gladiolus murielae (Abyssinian gladiolus)
Botanical Information
Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Gladiolus |
Species | murielae |
Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | East Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 10a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -4 - 2 |
Temperature (°F) | 25 - 35 |
Height | 0.5 m -1 m |
Spread | 0.1 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Propagate through separation of cormlets when dormant. |
Cultivation | Plant in full sun, in rich and well-drained soil. |
Pests | Susceptible to aphids, thrips and slugs, as well as grey moulds and gladiolus corm rot. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada (as a potted seasonal plant). |
Leaf Description | Leaves are long and grassy. |
Flower Description | Flowers are fragrant, 5 cm in diameter with prominent purple blotches in the throat. |