Bletilla striata alba variegata
£15.00
Pogonia is just finishing flowering, so can be sent now
- Description
Product Description
Bletilla striata Alba variegata (Chinese Ground Orchid) is a hardy, terrestrial orchid known for its pure white flowers and ribbed, pleated, variegated foliage. Bletilla striata alba variegata is highly prized by gardeners for being exceptionally easy to grow and performing excellently both in garden beds and patio pots.
Key Plant Facts
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- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer.
- Height & Spread: 30cm to 50cm (12–20 inches).
- Flowers: Up to a dozen delicate, butterfly-like white blooms per stem.
- Hardiness: Survives in USDA zones 5–9 (can withstand light winter frosts).
Care & Cultivation Tips
- Location: Thrives in dappled shade or partial sun. Avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
- Soil: Plant in rich, humus-heavy, and well-draining soil. They love consistent moisture during their active growing season but do not like to sit in waterlogged soil.
- Planting Depth: Plant rhizomes shallowly, about 2cm to 5cm below the soil line.
- Winter Care: In colder climates, apply a heavy mulch layer or move pots to a frost-free, cool location. The plant will naturally die back in late autumn and re-emerge in spring
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