Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Abyssinian gladiolus, (Acidanthera murielae syn. Gladiolus murielae), is an elegant gladiolus, bearing spikes of fragrant white flowers with a central maroon blotch. Providing movement and light to a border, it’s best planted in groups where it can drift through the border, or in containers where their fragrant flowers can be best appreciated.

Grow Gladiolus murielae in well-drained soil in full sun. Water well during the growing season and stake plants before the flower spike emerges. Although perennial, it’s best treated as an annual and replaced every year.

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Acidanthera and wildlife

Acidanthera has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Acidanthera poisonous?

Acidanthera can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Acidanthera Murielae
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