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Outdoor Orchid Collection (Hardy)

Dactylorhiza majalis, Cypripedium reginae

Hardy Perennial

Plant this stunning collection of hardy terrestrial orchids this autumn for a spectacular display next year. Now you can enjoy these native beauties, safe in the knowledge that none of these rare and fascinating orchids have been taken from the wild. Supplied in 9cm pots.

  • Collection comprises:
  • Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) - Beautiful long spires of deep pink, delicately patterned flowers appear in midsummer. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").
  • Lady's Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium reginae) - Lush clumps of foliage and distinctive white and pink orchid flowers appear on slender stems in summer. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 30cm (12").

Ideal For:
exotic garden, woodland garden
Flowering Period:
May, June, July, August
Position:
dappled shade
    • 2 plants - 1 of each variety

    • SAVE £5  
    • Despatch: By end of Nov 2012
    • £14.98
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Acclimatise hardy orchids to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days, before planting them outdoors in sun or dappled shade. These terrestrial orchids prefer a rich, fertile, well drained, moist soil. Prior to planting, improve the soil by digging in plenty of well rotted organic matter. Cypripedium requires an acid to neutral, reliably moist soil that does not dry out in summer or sit waterlogged in winter.
Water hardy orchids regularly during hot, dry periods to prevent the soil from drying out. An autumn mulch of bark chips will help to protect the crown of the plants during the winter months. In particularly cold areas Bletilla rhizomes can be lifted in late autumn and stored dry, in a frost free greenhouse until the following spring. Divide over-crowded clumps in spring to increase their longevity.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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