Acidanthera,Peacock orchid or Gladiolus callianthus
By Meadowland
2 Sep, 2012
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Was so pleased to find one of these was in flower today.....It is a member of the Gladiolus family,but is known by a few names.I remember planting the bulbs in the Spring.....they prefer moist conditions,which is probably why they have done well this Summer.the fragrance is beautiful!Such an elegant flower....must plant some more next year!
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Bloomin lovely.
2 Sep, 2012
That's lovely. I bought some of these and then read they were tender - so binned the packet!!
2 Sep, 2012
Mine never flowered last year, so i tried them again this year...no luck...:<(
3 Sep, 2012
Lovely . . . added to favourites!
4 Sep, 2012
Thanks Julia . . . I'd certainly like to give it a try :)
6 Sep, 2012
I was told to maybe start them early under cover, as they need a long growing season?...:>)
10 Sep, 2012
That is beautiful, no sign of flowers on ours as yet.....
11 Sep, 2012
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You can tell it's a member of the glad family,lovely bloom.
2 Sep, 2012