Blue Dragon Terrestrial Orchid
Bletilla
Terrestrial Orchid
This nontemperamental terrestrial orchid debuts lovely Cattleya-shaped flowers with wide open mouths and finely pleated floral pouches. Perched on slender stems, the luxe blooms adorn a cold-hardy medium green clump of attractive, ribbed Iris-like leaves that slowly spread by tuberous rhizomes. Bletilla adore dappled shade, heavy winter mulch and evenly moist, well-drained sites, while withstanding occasional drought.
Discovered years ago in Japan’s Wakayama region and plagued by rumors of being too temperamental, this chic seed-grown terrestrial Orchid is easy to grow, but still hard to find. The appealing medium green clump hosts enchanting blue-violet blossoms that are a beacon of sophistication for containers or jewel box plantings. Bletilla adore dappled shade, heavy winter mulch and evenly moist, well-drained sites, while withstanding occasional drought.
Blooms April–July
Size: 15" – 2' 0" high x 12" wide.
Hardy to zone 6.
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