These ground orchids are red-purple in colour and bloom in May, June and reach a size of 60 to 80 cm.

They adapt to the sun as well as to semi-shade and withstand temperatures of -20° C.
They are delivered as a mature plant (1-2 stems) in a 1-litre pot, to flower during the year.

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The Dactylohiza Foliorella is a hybrid between Dactylorhiza foliosa and purpurella. This magnificent orchid has very bright purple flowers and is characterized by a strong vigour. The effect in the gardens is unbeatable!

The Dactylorhiza Orchids

The new Dactylorhiza shoots usually appear during April; except for Cypripedium formosanum, more precocious, which often emerge at the beginning of March which emerge later. Once started, the vegetation grows very quickly; in 3 to 5 weeks, the foliage has opened out.

The flowering extends from the end of April to the beginning of June. At the end of the summer, the foliage yellows then fades before disappearing completely. Dactylorhiza then go into their winter dormancy. When the leaves have completely faded, the stems can be cut, preserving a height of 5cm. Take care not to damage any possible new shoots that are already present.
The Dactylorhizas are certainly the most spectacular terrestrial garden orchids. This genus is composed of more than 40 species distributed throughout the world and has a great variety of sizes and colours. These hardy orchids are characterised by majestic flowers that “resemble” a clog.

Except for some very vigorous species (Cyp. reginae, kentuckiense, flavum, pubescens) or many hybrids (Cyp. Ulla Silkens,…), very easy to grow, which quickly form spectacular clusters in the garden, the other species are rather more for the cognoscenti.

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The young Pleione Orchid shoots develop in March/April and flower in the spring. After flowering, the plant continues to develop its foliage and to mature its bulbs. Come the autumn, Pleiones go into their winter dormancy, and the leaves yellow, fade and disappear. Over the years, the bulbs divide to form increasingly large masses.

Outdoor Orchid assortments of Orchids allow you to vary the colors while keeping a uniformity of flowers! Each variety is delivered in 11 cm pots containing 2 to 3 rooted bulbs. Each bulb will give 1 to 2 flowers.

The Pleione Orchids

The new Pleione shoots usually appear during April; except for Cypripedium formosanum, more precocious, which often emerge at the beginning of March which emerge later. Once started, the vegetation grows very quickly; in 3 to 5 weeks, the foliage has opened out.

The flowering extends from the end of April to the beginning of June. At the end of the summer, the foliage yellows then fades before disappearing completely. Pleione then go into their winter dormancy. When the leaves have completely faded, the stems can be cut, preserving a height of 5cm. Take care not to damage any possible new shoots that are already present.

The Pleiones are certainly the most spectacular terrestrial garden orchids. This genus is composed of more than 40 species distributed throughout the world and has a great variety of sizes and colours. These hardy orchids are characterised by majestic flowers that “resemble” a clog.

These rustic orchids have blossoms that resemble a hoof and can grow to a height of 50 to 70 cm.

Flowering takes place in May, June and they can survive up to -30° in a half-shaded garden.
Delivered in 1 litre jars in the form of mature plants, they will flower within a year.

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The Hybrid Vigour

Hybrids Cypripedium , which are the result of crossing 2 wild or botanical species, are generally distinguished by increased strength.

This results in faster multiplication compared to botanical varieties. Since the appearance of new stems is more important, it is not uncommon, with hybrid varieties, to obtain flower clumps of 10-20 flower stems in just a few years.

Ulla Silkens “cypripedium” is the result of a crossbreeding of a rose-red variety of American origin (Cypripedium reginae) and a yellow variety present in Russia and in the Himalayan chain (Cypripedium flavum).

The result is a magnificent flower with white to slightly pinkish sepals and petals covered with a more or less important number of purple red spots. As a hybrid, which consists of the characteristics of the parent plant, it should be noted that the number of spots can vary from a few to more than thirty from one plant to another. Flowers in the shape of a hoof bloom in April/May. Very hardy, this orchid can withstand temperatures down to -30°C.

How to grow a Cypripedium

Planting

Cypripedium thrive in soils that are poor in organic matter and well drained. It is advisable to aerate the soil with mineral substrate (at least 50%) such as sand, pozzolan or lava stone. Add a little finely ground pine bark, a compost made from leaves or coconut fibres.
It is important that Cypripedium rhizomes do not dry in summer but also that they are not submerged in winter. The different mineral substrates will ensure good moisture retention in summer while promoting good drainage during winter.

Exhibition

In the garden, Cypripedium like cool, shady or semi-shaded areas. Sunshine at the hottest hours of the day should be avoided.

As the seasons go by…

During the winter, the plant persists as a rhizome and does not require any special protection.
New shoots of Cypripedium usually appear in April. Once started, the vegetation develops very quickly; in 3 to 5 weeks the foliage has bloomed. Flowering lasts from late April to June. At the end of the summer, the foliage yellows and then fades before disappearing completely. The Cypripedium then enter in winter dormancy.
Over the years and successive cycles of growth and dormancy, Cypripedium are strengthened but also multiply thanks to the annual appearance of new releases.

Bletilla Ochracea is a rare orchid of ochre yellow and orange color which reaches 50 to 80 cm in height.

Bletilla Ochracea: a rare orchid

It flowers in June, July and withstands -20° in a part of the garden half sunny, half shaded. .
It is delivered in 1 pound jars as a mature plant, to flower in the year.

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Bletilla : highly proliferative garden orchids that can tolerate full sun…

Unlike most perennial orchids that prefer cool, humid spots, Bletilla orchids can tolerate full sun.

Bletilla orchids persist in the form of underground bulbs during the winter dormancy period. The bulbs will then start developing their new shoots in April. A bouquet of long leaves then appears. Then 6 to 10 flowers appear during the summer, worn in loose spikes along the floral stem. After having brightened the garden for about a month, the flowers disappear, but not the foliage. At least not at once, it only fades in November. The plant then disappears completely from your sight and its pseudo-bulb goes into dormancy until the following spring.

Highly proliferative, after several years they’ll form pretty flowerbeds containing from 20 to 30 flower stems measuring up to 80 cm. They’re perfect for beginners and enjoy sunny spots that cannot accommodate other garden orchids.

This specificity of hyacinth orchids is also an invitation to plant them in pots to embellish terraces and sunny balconies.

Planting and maintenance

We strongly advise you to replant the’ Bletilla’ orchids as soon as possible after the reception. It is not advisable to leave the garden orchid in its pot of culture because it is then more sensitive to heat and the summer drought or winter cold.

The ideal planting period is late summer or fall. This will give them the opportunity to settle before winter and develop their new stems in the spring. Never store Bletilla in a house or greenhouse. They need cold periods to develop later.
Dig a large planting hole about 15 to 20 cm deep. Bletilla orchids tend to spread over the years, so leave about 20 cm between each plant.
A soil rich in humus, light and well drained, has their preference. Drainage is important because their pseudo-bubble is sensitive to stagnant moisture. If your floor is compact, don’t panic! Prepare a planting hole lined in the bottom with a drainage layer (lava stone).
The use of fine lava stone or pumice will allow the substrate to remain moist even during dry periods. A simple substrate can be made by mixing about 1/3 lava stone or pumice, 1/3 good quality humus and 1/3 garden soil.
Remove the growing pot and place the plant in the hole. Make sure that the root ball is level with the surrounding soil surface. Make sure that the mound is in contact with the surrounding soil and then water abundantly for the first few days (especially in case of drought).
The addition of a fertilizer rich in potassium will ensure a good replenishment of reserves and therefore a better flowering the following year. This contribution can be made during the vegetation phase from April to the end of September.

This perennial orchid, yellowish-orange and purple-red in colour, blooms in summer (June, July, August) and reaches 70 to 100cm in height.

“Serpentine Night”: a vigorous orchid

Ideally, it should be planted in a part of the garden that is half sunny, half-shaded, where it can survive at temperatures of up to -20°C.
It is delivered in a port of 1 pound in the form of a mature plant (2-3 stems), to flower in the year.

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A colourful orchid!

Epipactis, orchids with rapid multiplication

The genus Epipactis is represented all over the planet. Epipactis are among the most proliferative orchids. Over the years, they spread rapidly through their underground rhizome. Installed in good conditions, these orchids can quickly form colonies of several tens of feet.
This orchid thrives in flowerbeds as well as around water, and also does quite well potted. Cool, humid, light soil is optimal.

“Serpentine Night”, a Californian selection

The Epipactis gigantea “Serpentine Night” is a Californian selection from the Epipactis gigantea. It is distinguished by its dark foliage of a purple-red color. It is a large, hardy and easily cultivated terrestrial orchid, showing from the end of May to July typical orchid flower stems with orangey yellow shades.