Xela's Garden

Peacock orchid [Acidanthera]

Reminders for this plant

Due 9 months ago:

Plant

Store dry and plant April - May, either in deep pots or in good soil in the sun, 3" apart and 5" deep. A 12" pot will need about 7-10 bulbs.

Due 3 months ago:

Lift

easy to lift once the first frosts have browned the foliage and, kept dry, through the winter, survive many years.

Due in 2 months:

Plant

Plant April - May, either in deep pots or in good soil in the sun, 3" apart and 5" deep. A 12" pot will need about 7-10 bulbs.

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About this plant

Genus: Acidanthera.

Species: Acidanthera murieliae.

Planted Shenstone Diningrm border 04.07
Vistabile garage border 04.07

Acidanthera murielae plants originate from the high mountains of central Africa
Good cut flower with a wonderful perfume
AGM
(RHS Award of Garden Merit is awarded for ease of cultivation, excellence and constitution but not necessarily hardiness).

Hardiness: only moderately hardy

Plant Type: corm

Position:
Soil type: well drained soil
Exposure: sunny south-facing site

Flowers: Aug - Oct
Colour: White flowers with a deep burgundy eye. .

Height: to 30".

Care:.
Planting instructions
Tender. Store dry and plant April - May, either in deep pots or in good soil in the sun, 3" apart and 5" deep. A 12" pot will need about 7-10 bulbs.
They are however easy to lift once the first frosts have browned the foliage and, kept dty, through the winter, survive many years.

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