Corms of Acidanthera or Gladiolus callianthus are sold as summer bulbs but they flower best in autumn. Less colourful than other members of the Gladioli family these white flowers have a dark purple eye and look stunning in late autumn sunshine.

Acideranthera Facts and Growing Tips

• Acidanthera are scented with flowers arching from a long pollen tube with tall green pleated leaves.
• Can flower up to 36-48″ high.
• Not hardy enough to be left out in winter they dislike waterlogged soils.
• Great in well drained sunny situations, these were planted in my garden wall.
• Acideranhtera are also called the Peacock Flower
• Water and fertilise when flowers begin to develop.
• Plant 4 deep in clay soils or upto  6 deep in other soil.

Read more about Gladioli in 100 days from planting.