Peacock Orchid Linden well-drained conditions but tolerates clay

well-drained conditions but tolerates clay and a range of pH when drainage is reasonable

Placement: Set away from tight walkways

The foliage emerges rich burgundy in spring

rounded leaves that flush reddish in spring

glossy foliage provides a rich backdrop

Peacock Orchid Linden well-drained conditions but tolerates clayPeacock Orchid (Acidanthera murielae) Peacock Orchid is a late summer bulb that adds a refined, airy look to borders and cutting gardens when many beds are starting to wind down, also known as Abyssinian Gladiolus and Fragrant Gladiolus. Slender stems carry star shaped white flowers with a dramatic dark center, and the blooms are pleasantly fragrant, especially in the evening. Its sword like foliage gives it a clean vertical line even before flowers