Gladiolus callianthus Murielae

For the seasoned gardener this is certainly an old acquaintance, Gladiolus callianthus has been in cultivation for over 100 years. But if you are not yet familiar with this wonderfully scented Gladiolus with its sparkling white flowers, it is certainly recommended.

Like the common Gladiolus it is not really winter hardy, but it is sometimes written that it can survive well in open winters with little frost. My experience with overwintering the Gladiolus callianthus Murielae in the Dutch winter is not really good, our winters are in my opinion a bit too cold and wet.

Originally from Ethiopia, this Gladiolus likes warmth, so take that into account when planting and put it in a sunny spot. It likes to be between perennials, often it even comes into its own there. If you dig it up in the fall, do not store it too cold, around 15 degrees is fine.