Bletilla
Formosana
Formosana
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Bletilla formosana is a temperate, terrestrial orchid species , renowned for its ease of cultivation , making it particularly popular with both novice gardeners and orchid enthusiasts. Its versatility allows it to be successfully grown both in pots and in the open ground .
Description
Description
This garden orchid is a little gem for collectors that stands out for its delicate and ephemeral flowering . The small flowers of this variety show off a beautiful white with light pink shades, have a diameter of about 2 cm and a fascinating yellow labellum dotted with fuchsia. The leaves, long and sinuous, of an intense green and with a narrow and folded shape, complete the elegance of this plant.
Growing
Growing
- Hardiness: up to 0/-2°C
- Blooming period: V (Mag)
- Exposure: prefers sun or partial shade
- Soil: well drained
- Height on delivery: adult plant or rhizome (if dormant)
- Maximum height: 15-35 cm
Information
Information
- Plants in 12cm Ø pots have up to 2 sprouts
- Plants in 17cm Ø pots have up to 4 sprouts
- Plants in a 23cm Ø pot have more than 10 sprouts
The plants are mature and well developed with several growth points.You will receive flowered plants (or about to bloom), if the purchase occurs during the flowering period. If it occurs during autumn and winter, the plants will be dormant and you will receive a pot with dormant rhizomes.
The plants Images are for inspiration, showing you how they will grow over time.
Remember we have a limited number of specimens and online sales of Bletilla may be subject to pre-orders.
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