Orchids are one of nature's most beautiful flowers, the orchid exudes refined elegance. Extremely popular as a pot plant, orchids are also tremendous cut flowers, with their distinctive shapes and colours adding instant sophistication to any flower arrangement.
There are over 25,000 different species orchids are the second-largest family of plants in the world and are found in every continent except for Antarctica.
They are most widespread in tropical areas although some varieties have been found to grow wild in the UK.
Scientific Name: Vanda, Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium or Dendrobium
Family: Orchidaceae
Availability: Most All year round except for Cymbidium (Sept - June)
Feed your treasured Orchid plants the easy way with Baby Bio's Orchid Drip Feeders. Each drippper contains a 'ready to use' supply of Orchid fertiliser to nourish your plants.
Radicchio 'Orchidea Rossa?, also known as Red Orchid chicory, produces succulent rosettes of deep red leaves which are perfect for use in salads with a tangy dressing and also delicious when fried or filled and roasted. This versatile summer crop is reliable and easy to grow.
Petunia 'Orchid-Flowered Mixed' F1 Hybrid Success Kit includes petunias that are considered to be the world's finest double petunias. The frilly, ruffle flowers, in a mix of colours, bloom from the start of summer until autumn.
Geranium 'Orchid Blue' is a selection by Thompson & Morgan from the species Geranium bohemicum. A short-lived border and ground cover plant which self-seeds to keep continuity. Masses of 2cm (0.75in) flowers of orchid-blue, veined in purple-violet, borne on bushy plants. Makes a delightful show, particularly when situated in a sunny position in the border. Flowers summer. Height 30-45cm (12-18in).
A charming duet of soft pink and orchid mist, form this exclusive trailing petunia blend. Large double and semi-double blooms on cascading stems produced throughout summer. Excellent in baskets and containers. Growing tip: Get the best out of your petunias with our specially formulated Petunia Fertiliser - the perfect balance of nutrients to get them off to a flying start and nourish them through the summer
From Thompson & Morgan?s renowned breeding programme comes this truly astounding development in nasturtiums! Not only do the summer flowers resemble exotic-looking orchids, they also change colour. This colour switch needs to be seen to be believed!
For strong and sturdy orchids give them the best possible start with this specially formulated fertiliserUseful links:How to use fertilisers.
For strong and sturdy orchids give them the best possible start with this specially formulated fertiliser