Acidanthera - Bicolor Peacock Orchid
Transform your garden with the Acidanthera Bicolor Peacock Orchid, a captivating bloom that brings late summer and fall color. These bulbs produce elegant, starry white flowers with striking deep purple throats, releasing a heavenly fragrance. Their sequential blooming on slender stems ensures a prolonged display. Ideal for containers or smaller garden spaces, these orchids offer significant beauty with minimal effort. They are easy to grow and are backed by a 100% Grow Guarantee, promising reliable summer performance and enjoyment.
$10.16
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1960
/ 3183
#1960 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Includes
10
/ Gladiolus Acidanthera bulbs
Who it's for
- Intense, Sweet Fragrance
- Striking Late Summer Interest
- Easy to Grow from Bulbs
Who should skip it
- Requires Winter Lifting (Tender Corms)
- Delayed Flowering Period
- Susceptible to Thrips and Gladiolus Pests
Key Specs
Includes
10 Gladiolus Acidanthera bulbs
Height
24 - 36 inches
Spread
6 inches
Planting Depth
3-4 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Bloom Season
Late summer into fall
Hardiness Zones
Zones 7-10
Features
- Starry white blooms with deep purple throats
- Deliciously fragrant scent enhances the garden
- Flowers open sequentially for a long bloom period
- Slender foliage conserves space
- Ideal for containers or small garden beds
- Easy to grow for reliable performance
- Ships nationwide with Grow Guarantee
What customers say
The Bicolor Peacock Orchid earns high praise for its stunning visual appeal and intoxicating clove fragrance. Reviewers consistently love the unique white blooms with deep maroon throats, calling them a late summer garden essential. Customers also report that the bulbs arrive healthy and ready for planting, building supplier trust. While the plant offers vigorous growth and prolific flowering, success depends on proper climate management. Some gardeners note frustration with the requirement to lift bulbs for winter storage in colder zones or delayed blooming if soil temperatures are cool. Despite this slight learning curve, the consensus is that the unparalleled beauty and fragrance justify the effort, making this a highly recommended, high value addition.
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