Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera bean With the softest pastel shades

With the softest pastel shades of lavender

You can even see the purple petals reaching up through snow in some areas

Elephant Ear

Feathery green leaves make for a stark contrast with these beautiful blooms whose long vase life makes them an excellent cut flower

Filled with a mix of heights

Peacock Orchid Bulbs - Gladiolus acidanthera bean With the softest pastel shadesThis species of Gladiolus has a large number of common names, including Abyssinian gladiolus, Fragrant gladiolus, Sword lily and Peacock orchid. Native to the mountain areas of East Africa. Sword shaped medium green leaves in upright fans typical of gladiolus give way to fragrant star shaped white flowers with dark purple throats. Beautiful late blooming addition to your garden with late summer to early fall blooms.