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)
Orchids are one of the most popular plants in the UK and when you see their exotic blooms, it's easy to see why. The ones that we are used to seeing are houseplants and need to be grown inside - however there is a hardy orchid that you can grow in your own garden! Bletilla, or the Hyacinth Orchid, is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow garden orchids in the UK, slowly forming clumps which produce their gorgeously detailed violet-pink flowers in early summer. When grown in light, dappled shade, bletilla is quite unfussy so it can be grown in the ground under trees, in lawns, or even in patio pots (in shade). B. striata forms a clump of attractive, ribbed, sword-shaped leaves, with erect stems bearing many violet, fragrant, orchid-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. Blooms can reach up to 5cm wide, and each has a ruffled lip in a slightly darker shade, making them a stunning addition to your garden. Although hardy to -10, we recommend growing them in a container where they can be moved to a conservatory or unheated greenhouse during winter, and in mild areas a generous layer of dry mulch should be applied in autumn to provide protection for the corms. Alternatively, lift the corms in autumn and store it in a dry, frost-free place. One thing you need to remember is that bletilla should be kept dry during their winter dormancy, as they will not survive cold, wet soil. An easy to grow plant, which if left undisturbed, will naturalise and spread out to form good-sized clumps. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for potting on or planting out when the soil warms, plants can reach 50cm high and 50cm wide. NB - Plants are dormant October to March so there may be no leaves on your plant when delivered.
Specially formulated for orchids' very specific nutritional requirements. Effortlessly grow healthy orchids with bright, vibrant flowers and leaves. Perfect for orchids, which prefer regular feeding in small amounts; simply insert into the soil and leave.Box contains four x 40ml drip feeders.CAUTION: Please read all instructions carefully before handling, storing or opening, and take care when lifting heavy objects.
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