Abyssinian Gladiolus Bulbs – Fragrant White & MahoganyBlooms, Mid-Summer to Fall
Abyssinian Gladiolus – The Sweetly Fragrant Gladiolus That Blooms When Others Have Finished
The Abyssinian Gladiolus is unlike any other gladiolus in your garden. Where standard glads are bold and upright, this elegant species produces delicate, star-shaped blooms that dangle gracefully from tall, arching stems — crisp white petals with deep mahogany centers that create a striking, jewel-like contrast.
And it’s fragrant. Sweetly, distinctively fragrant — a quality almost no other gladiolus can claim, and one that makes it as irresistible in a vase as it is in the garden.
What Makes Abyssinian Gladiolus Unique
- Sweetly Fragrant Blooms: One of the very few gladiolus species with genuine fragrance — a sweet, honey-like scent that fills the garden and makes cut stems exceptional for indoor arrangements.
- Distinctive Star-Shaped Flowers: Delicate, star-shaped white blooms with deep mahogany centers — a refined, elegant form completely different from the bold trumpet blooms of standard gladiolus.
- Late-Season Blooming: Flowers from mid-summer through fall — later than most gladiolus varieties, extending your cutting garden season well into autumn.
- Graceful Arching Habit: Blooms dangle delicately from tall, arching stems above upright, sword-like foliage — a more naturalistic, cottage-garden feel than traditional stiff-stemmed glads.
- Outstanding Cut Flower: Long stems, long vase life, and fragrance that fills a room — one of the most elegant cutting garden bulbs available.
- Versatile Placement: Thrives in garden beds, borders, and large containers in full sun.
Perfect For
- Fragrant cutting gardens and fresh flower arrangements
- Late-season color in mixed perennial borders
- Cottage and naturalistic garden designs
- Patio containers where fragrance can be enjoyed up close
- Gardeners who want something genuinely different from standard gladiolus
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Spring, after the last frost and once soil has warmed
- Depth: Plant corms 3–4 inches deep, pointed end up
- Spacing: 4–6 inches apart; plant in groups of 7+ for best visual impact
- Light: Full sun — best bloom production in full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid wet or heavy clay
- Zones: Grown as annuals in most zones; lift and store corms after the first frost, or leave in ground in USDA Zones 7–10
Also Consider
Looking for a gladiolus that returns as a true perennial year after year? Our Byzantine Gladiolus is a cold-hardy heirloom variety with orchid-like magenta blooms that naturalizes and returns reliably in Zones 5–9 — a beautiful companion to the Abyssinian in a mixed cutting garden.
Order Today
Comes as a 25-pack of ready-to-plant corms. Add to cart and bring sweetly fragrant, star-shaped elegance to your late-summer garden.
Description
Abyssinian Gladiolus – The Sweetly Fragrant Gladiolus That Blooms When Others Have Finished
The Abyssinian Gladiolus is unlike any other gladiolus in your garden. Where standard glads are bold and upright, this elegant species produces delicate, star-shaped blooms that dangle gracefully from tall, arching stems — crisp white petals with deep mahogany centers that create a striking, jewel-like contrast.
And it’s fragrant. Sweetly, distinctively fragrant — a quality almost no other gladiolus can claim, and one that makes it as irresistible in a vase as it is in the garden.
What Makes Abyssinian Gladiolus Unique
- Sweetly Fragrant Blooms: One of the very few gladiolus species with genuine fragrance — a sweet, honey-like scent that fills the garden and makes cut stems exceptional for indoor arrangements.
- Distinctive Star-Shaped Flowers: Delicate, star-shaped white blooms with deep mahogany centers — a refined, elegant form completely different from the bold trumpet blooms of standard gladiolus.
- Late-Season Blooming: Flowers from mid-summer through fall — later than most gladiolus varieties, extending your cutting garden season well into autumn.
- Graceful Arching Habit: Blooms dangle delicately from tall, arching stems above upright, sword-like foliage — a more naturalistic, cottage-garden feel than traditional stiff-stemmed glads.
- Outstanding Cut Flower: Long stems, long vase life, and fragrance that fills a room — one of the most elegant cutting garden bulbs available.
- Versatile Placement: Thrives in garden beds, borders, and large containers in full sun.
Perfect For
- Fragrant cutting gardens and fresh flower arrangements
- Late-season color in mixed perennial borders
- Cottage and naturalistic garden designs
- Patio containers where fragrance can be enjoyed up close
- Gardeners who want something genuinely different from standard gladiolus
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Spring, after the last frost and once soil has warmed
- Depth: Plant corms 3–4 inches deep, pointed end up
- Spacing: 4–6 inches apart; plant in groups of 7+ for best visual impact
- Light: Full sun — best bloom production in full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid wet or heavy clay
- Zones: Grown as annuals in most zones; lift and store corms after the first frost, or leave in ground in USDA Zones 7–10
Also Consider
Looking for a gladiolus that returns as a true perennial year after year? Our Byzantine Gladiolus is a cold-hardy heirloom variety with orchid-like magenta blooms that naturalizes and returns reliably in Zones 5–9 — a beautiful companion to the Abyssinian in a mixed cutting garden.
Order Today
Comes as a 25-pack of ready-to-plant corms. Add to cart and bring sweetly fragrant, star-shaped elegance to your late-summer garden.
