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Peacock orchid 20 Flower bulbs

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Bring elegance and fragrance to the garden in summer with these beautiful white-flowering gladioli

  • Planting location: Beds, borders or in patio pots
  • Soil moisture: Moist & well drained, Soil pH: Any
  • Flowering period: July - September, Planting period: March - May
  • Hardiness: H3 - Hardy in coastal & relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1°C)
  • Plant in a sunny spot. Dig soil improver and bonemeal into the planting hole before planting. In heavy clay soils add horticultural grit to the bottom of the planting hole. For a summer -long display, plant at intervals of 7-10 days. Do not attempt to plant these bulbs if the ground is frozen or during freezing conditions Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering. Water well during dry spells. When the foliage has died back, usually after the first frost, cut stems back to 5cm above soil level. Not winter hardy. To over-winter, dig up the corms and store them in a cool, dry and frost-free place. Replant in the same way next year.

Features and benefits

  • Perfect for planting in pots or at the front of borders.
  • Planting these bulbs in the Spring will guarantee colour and flower power throughout the summer for years to come.

Specifications

BrandVerve
Colour groupWhite
EdibleInedible
Flower colourWhite
Flowering periodJuly - September
Latin nameGladiolus murielae
Planting periodMarch - May
ScentedScented
VarietyAcidanthera
Product code5059340391595