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Ground Orchid - 1 gal pot
Scientific:
Bletilla striata
Bulbs/Pack:
1-gallon pot (look at pictures)
Planting Time:
Anytime
Bloom Period:
March-April
Zones:
5 - 9
Color:
Magenta
Height:
12-18 inches
Soil:
Any, avoid standing water
Fragrance:
None
Light:
2-6 hours of filtered sun
Animal:
Animal resistant
$20.00
The terrestrial ground orchid (Bletilla striata) is also known as the Chinese ground orchid or hyacinth orchid. This orchid is for your garden not for your house. I am excited to have it in the inventory, because it satisfies one question I often receive: “Do you have any bulbs that do well in the shade?” Then we have long chats about summer sun vs. winter sun, but some of our customers have areas that have mostly shade all of the time. If you have limited light conditions in the winter as well. This bulb seems to do well in those conditions! It still needs some light to grow well and bloom, but not nearly as much as most bulbs. The striking purple flowers and gentle nature of this March to April blooming beauty make it a must have in your gardens!
Sun: This spring blooming pseudobulb will put on its foliage in late winter and flowers in March or April so you want to plant it paying attention to your winter sun. It will NOT do well with full shade even in the winter. It needs at least two (2) hours of filtered sun but can be in full winter sun up to six (6) hours. The more sun it gets, the more you may need to water the plant if it is not getting enough spring rain to keep it healthy and growing. The foliage remains throughout the summer.
Blooms: The pseudobulbs will send up a naked scape about 18 inches tall which will have multiple purplish-pink flowers. Each bloom is about 1-2 inches long and will face downward like an orchid bloom. The sprays of flowers will bloom for a couple weeks and sometimes longer and add an exotic touch to your garden.
Foliage and Height: The ground orchid will grow to be about 12-18 inches tall. Each pseudobulb will produce 3-5 linear, lance-shaped leaves about 12 inches long. This fan-like foliage is both elegant and ornamental which adds texture and interest even when the plant is not in bloom. The foliage dies back in the winter. Zones 5 and 6 should mulch over the top of the bulbs before the first freeze.
Soil and Water: If you continue to provide regular moisture to this plant, it will keep its beautiful foliage throughout the summer and multiply quickly. This will fill your area making a dramatic display. The Ground Orchid likes well-drained soil. It really benefits, and will multiply more quickly, from regular watering.
Landscaping and In Pots: Because of its height, unique flowers, and impressive foliage, the Ground Orchid is ideal for planting as an accent in small garden spaces, under garden items that provide some shade like a bird bath, in pots that can be moved around, as a border in partially shaded or woodland areas, or even en mass for an eye-catching display. It is an excellent addition to patios, garden ponds, or even rock gardens. The ground orchid multiples well.
Animals: The Bletilla striata, ground orchid, is generally not considered toxic to pets or wildlife. Deer and rabbits tend to leave it alone as well. However, we know that deer have been known to eat plastic flowers so some nibbling could occur, especially on tender new growth. Squirrels or voles may occasionally dig them up, but they don't usually eat them so you may find your bulbs in a different location.
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The terrestrial ground orchid (Bletilla striata) is also known as the Chinese ground orchid or hyacinth orchid. This orchid is for your garden not for your house. I am excited to have it in the inventory, because it satisfies one question I often receive: “Do you have any bulbs that do well in the shade?” Then we have long chats about summer sun vs. winter sun, but some of our customers have areas that have mostly shade all of the time. If you have limited light conditions in the winter as well. This bulb seems to do well in those conditions! It still needs some light to grow well and bloom, but not nearly as much as most bulbs. The striking purple flowers and gentle nature of this March to April blooming beauty make it a must have in your gardens!
Sun: This spring blooming pseudobulb will put on its foliage in late winter and flowers in March or April so you want to plant it paying attention to your winter sun. It will NOT do well with full shade even in the winter. It needs at least two (2) hours of filtered sun but can be in full winter sun up to six (6) hours. The more sun it gets, the more you may need to water the plant if it is not getting enough spring rain to keep it healthy and growing. The foliage remains throughout the summer.
Blooms: The pseudobulbs will send up a naked scape about 18 inches tall which will have multiple purplish-pink flowers. Each bloom is about 1-2 inches long and will face downward like an orchid bloom. The sprays of flowers will bloom for a couple weeks and sometimes longer and add an exotic touch to your garden.
Foliage and Height: The ground orchid will grow to be about 12-18 inches tall. Each pseudobulb will produce 3-5 linear, lance-shaped leaves about 12 inches long. This fan-like foliage is both elegant and ornamental which adds texture and interest even when the plant is not in bloom. The foliage dies back in the winter. Zones 5 and 6 should mulch over the top of the bulbs before the first freeze.
Soil and Water: If you continue to provide regular moisture to this plant, it will keep its beautiful foliage throughout the summer and multiply quickly. This will fill your area making a dramatic display. The Ground Orchid likes well-drained soil. It really benefits, and will multiply more quickly, from regular watering.
Landscaping and In Pots: Because of its height, unique flowers, and impressive foliage, the Ground Orchid is ideal for planting as an accent in small garden spaces, under garden items that provide some shade like a bird bath, in pots that can be moved around, as a border in partially shaded or woodland areas, or even en mass for an eye-catching display. It is an excellent addition to patios, garden ponds, or even rock gardens. The ground orchid multiples well.
Animals: The Bletilla striata, ground orchid, is generally not considered toxic to pets or wildlife. Deer and rabbits tend to leave it alone as well. However, we know that deer have been known to eat plastic flowers so some nibbling could occur, especially on tender new growth. Squirrels or voles may occasionally dig them up, but they don't usually eat them so you may find your bulbs in a different location.
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