Gladiolus Acidanthera ‘Murielae’, often known as the Abyssinian Gladiolus or Peacock Orchid, is a refined, late-summer flowering perennial selected for its fragrance, extended flowering season and value to pollinators. Its elegant, star-shaped white flowers—each marked with a deep burgundy centre—open from August through to October, releasing a sweet, jasmine-like scent that intensifies in the evening.
At a time when many summer flowers are finishing, ‘Murielae’ provides fresh nectar and sensory interest, supporting insects still active late in the season. The open, starry flower form allows easy access for bees and other beneficial insects, while its height and movement add lightness and diversity to wildlife-friendly borders and containers.
Late-Season Nectar Source – Flowers from August to October, helping extend forage availability into early autumn.
Fragrant & Pollinator-Accessible – Open blooms and evening scent attract insects when other resources are declining.
Seasonal Diversity – Adds contrast in height, structure and flowering time to pollinator-aware planting schemes.
Reliable & Elegant – A long-standing garden favourite, valued for consistent flowering and graceful form.
Excellent Cut Flower – Slender stems and scented blooms work beautifully in fresh arrangements while leaving plenty in the garden for wildlife.
Plant corms in spring in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Planting in groups improves visual impact and makes flowers more visible to pollinators. In heavier soils, large containers work particularly well and allow you to position plants close to seating areas—where both fragrance and insect activity can be enjoyed at dusk.
Avoid cutting flowers too early in the season; allowing blooms to fully open maximises nectar availability. Combine with other late-flowering, pollinator-rich plants to create a continuous food source from summer into autumn.
Did you know?
Late-summer flowering plants like Gladiolus ‘Murielae’ are increasingly important as pollinators remain active later in the year. Extending flowering into autumn helps build resilience into garden ecosystems.
Pack Size: Bag of 20 corms
Flower Colour: White with deep burgundy centre
Flower Size: Approx. 5–8 cm wide
Planting Time: Spring (March–May)
Flowering Period: August–October
Mature Height: 70–90 cm
Spacing: 10–15 cm apart
Corm Size: 8/10 cm
Planting Depth: 10–15 cm deep in well-drained soil
Please note: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested and may cause skin irritation. Toxic to dogs and cats. Wear gloves when handling.
A beautifully scented, late-flowering choice, Gladiolus ‘Murielae’ brings elegance, fragrance and genuine late-season biodiversity value to pollinator-focused gardens and containers.
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