- Botanical name: Gladiolus murielae
- Common name: Abyssinian gladiolus
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Scented flowers
Abyssinian gladiolus, 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.
How to grow Gladiolus murielae
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Plant size
100cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Gladiolus murielae and wildlife
Gladiolus murielae has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Gladiolus murielae poisonous?
Gladiolus murielae can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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