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Peacock Orchid
- Genus: Gladiolus
- Species: Callianthus
- Family: Iridaceae (iris)
- Origin: Ethiopia
- Trade name: Peacock Orchid
- Previous classification: Acidanthera Murieliae
- Common names: Fragrant gladioli, Abyssinian gladiolus, Acidanthera bicolor
- Flowers: Single
- Size: 4" (10.1 cm)
- Fragrant: Yes
- Flowers per spikes: 10 to 12
- Colour: Creamy white with mahogany star shaped center
- Bloom time: Mid to late summer
- Height: 3' (1 m)
- Exposure: Full sun
- Soil: Sandy, well drained, organic, acid to neutral
- Propagation: Seperate cormels (offsets)
- Source: Botanus
- Hardiness: 7
- Care:
- Amend soil with compost and bonemeal
- Plant 3" to 4" (7.6 to 10.1 cm) deep
- Space 6" (15.2 cm) apart
- Feed at planting time and again one month later
- Water regularly during growth period
- At the end of the season, lift and store in cool, well ventilated place.
- Location: Artist garden, zone 4b
- Comments: Garden journal
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