Gladiolus Callianthus
Acidanthera, or peacock orchid (Acidanthera bicolor), is a tropical, but it will grow in northern climates if it's dug up and brought inside for the winter. Pretty white flowers bloom atop 50 cm stalks from mid-summer through fall. Plant acidanthera a week or two before the average last frost date in your area. Acidanthera bulbs are stunning when planted in clusters of 15 to 30. Dig a hole three inches deep and wide enough to accommodate the number of bulbs you plan to plant, then place them four inches apart. For heavier clay soils, plant the bulbs only 3-5 cm deep. Cover the bulbs with soil; water thoroughly. To prevent the bulbs from rotting, be sure to plant in well-drained soil. In northern climates, dig up the bulbs at the end of the season, store indoors for the winter, and plant them again in the spring.
Characteristics:
 jun-oct  75 cm  mar-mai  10-15 cm  5-10 cm
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