The RHS Award of Garden Merit is awarded for ease of cultivation, excellence and constitution but not necessarily hardiness. White flowers with a deep burgundy eye. Good cut flower with a wonderful perfume. Flowers August - October to 30". Acidanthera murielae plants originate from the high mountains of central Africa and are consequently only moderately hardy. They are however easy to lift once the first frosts have browned the foliage and, kept dty, through the winter, survive many years. The leaves are lovely pleated fans and the much admired flowers have a remarkable and heady scent.
Planting instructions
Tender. Store dry and plant April - May, either in deep pots or in good soil in the sun, 3" apart and 5" deep. A 12" pot will need about 7-10 bulbs.