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Collection of 6 Over-ripe Blétillas

Bletilla striata

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Planted upon receipt. Waiting for their shoot and flowering.

Thierry, 28/03/2023

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Collection contains 6 plants

  • 3 x Bletilla striata Rose - Chinese Ground Orchid
  • 3 x Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid

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Value-for-money
Collection of 6 Over-ripe Orchids: 3 Bletilla striata, 3 Bletilla striata Alba
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time June to July
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Collection items (6 plants)

Description

Collection of garden orchids, 6 mixed blet orchids.

This collection consists of:

- x3 blet striata, 

- x3 blet striata Alba

Small gems for lovers of original plants, blet are easy to live with in favorable conditions (humus-rich and fresh soil), making them suitable for experienced gardeners. They can be used in flower beds, fresh rockeries, undergrowth, or even in pots. In a woodland atmosphere or near a pond, they will accompany hostas, trilliums, Solomon's seals, and ferns. They adapt well to both humid climates and the warmer regions of our country, where regular watering is necessary. They will thrive in the shade of low bushes such as viburnum, boxwood, or abelias. These carefree plants will impress visitors who are convinced that growing an orchid is a professional affair!

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous

Botanical data

Genus

Bletilla

Species

striata

Family

Orchidaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference83147

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Planting and care

The blétillas are the hardiest of orchids. They can withstand frost in well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic soil. Plant them in light compost, 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) deep, spaced 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) apart, in a bright location sheltered from the scorching sun. In the north, grow them in pots to protect from frost in winter. Cultivation in pots: Place 3 to 5 bulbs per 20 cm (8in) diameter pot, in a mixture of 1/3 compost, 1/3 sand, 1/3 garden soil. After flowering, remove the foliage and place the pots in a frost-free shelter until spring.

In warmer regions, this orchid will overwinter in the ground, covered with a protective mulch. Watering should be regular and consistent in dry summers.

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Planting period

Best planting time March
Recommended planting time March to June
Planting depth 5 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, light, humus-bearing soil.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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