Abyssinian gladiolus

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A perennial to 1m, with long grassy leaves and erect stems each bearing several fragrant, hooded white flowers 5cm in width, carried on arching, slender tubes and prominently blotched purple in throat

Scientific classification

Species: Abyssinian gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae)
Genus: Gladiolus
Family: Iridaceae

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Abyssinian gladiolus pictures

Distribution of Abyssinian gladiolus

Distribution map

East Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Abyssinian gladiolus

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Abyssinian gladiolus care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by separating cormlets when dormant

Growing

Plant 10 to 16cm deep on a bed of sharp sand in fertile, well-drained soil. Lift when foliage dies back, discard old corms and store new corms in a dry frost-free place until planting in the spring. In milder areas a thick dry winter mulch may suffice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to gladiolus corm rot, grey moulds (Botrytis), Fusarium bulb rot, gladiolus core rot, gladiolus dry rot, gladiolus scab and neck rot, fungal leaf spot, and virus diseases