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. |
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