Acidanthera bicolor calls for attention in the garden with its two toned fragrant
flowers. The Peacock Orchid is sometimes called the Fragrant Gladiolus. Acidanthera bicolor requires decent drainage. The
Peacock Orchid will grow two to three feet tall, as the plants tend to flop, some support helps. I like mixing bulbs with low
groundcovers or shrubery to help keep the stalks from tipping. The bulbs of Acidanthera bicolor are tender and
should be taken up if Winter temperatures are likely to dip below 25.
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