Hardy orchids Part I: Bletilla ochracea Bletilla and other

 In climates where they are hardy, Bletilla ochracea is the best hardy orchids to start, because they are very well adapted to a wide range of environments. The genus contains 8 species native to Asia. Three species, the pink-flowered Bletilla formosana, the Bletilla ochracea yellow flowers and pink-purple flowers Bletilla striata is common in horticulture. Bletilla older form of a series of inflorescences (flower clusters) for a maximum of 10 weeks in the spring or early summer. Each inflorescence occurs at the end of a rod, and 9:57, 1.5 “wide clumps and nodded.

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Bletilla too shallow pleated (complicated), narrow-leaved and deciduous are interesting, even if not in flower. The plants are deciduous and grow to about 1.5 feet tall. In their native environment they grow in the shade beneath a canopy of speckled tall grass, but they adapt well to a wide range of forest sites. In the garden, Bletilla prefers a soil evenly moist, well drained location in half day sun or light shade. Bletilla are tolerant to drought while Absolutely, but the growth rate slows dramatically when they are not kept moist. When they are growing well, they quickly form large clumps. In the north of their hardiness range Bletilla need coverage winter mulch to protect roots. At the southern end of their range, they can occur early during periods of heat and is therefore susceptible to late freezes, then when it is possible to plant in a cooler place in the garden, which can help delay their onset in the spring.
Bletilla name literally means “little Bletia ‘which is a new world orchid genus that resembles it. But the name Bletia a Spanish botanist and pharmacist Don Luis Blet. Bletilla goes by the name of Orchid floor. There are more than 40 cultivars and hybrids of Bletilla has been selected for flower color or variegated leaves. focus on farmers to increase flower size, increased number of flowers per inflorescence, to create plants with flowers more extroverted, and improve the color of the white-flowered form.
The farmer first and foremost Bletilla is Richard Evenden of Spalding, United Kingdom. He is responsible for most hybrids. Other leading producers are Dr. William Mathis of Wild Orchid Co. Carver City, Pennsylvania and Jewell Orchids Colbert, Georgia. Many Japanese cultivars were imported into the U.S. market, and becomes more widely available. Species Bletilla Bletilla formosana (Taiwan Ground Orchid)
Bletilla formosana
from Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands in Japan and the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Yunnan and Xizang from 2000 ‘- 9500′. increase grass and evergreen forests green linear leaves are topped the late spring and early summer with 18-24 “spikes high, ending in 1-6 pale pink flowers. Most Bletilla formosana in trade is not very winter hardy, but according to its natural range, there are certainly forms at high altitudes should be much more robust. (Hardiness Zone 8-10, at least)
Bletilla ochracea (Golden Orchid Chinese soil)
Bletilla ochracea
comes from coniferous forests and grasslands from 1000 ‘- 7500′ elevation Vietnam and the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Yunnan similar to the more common Bletilla striata. these colleagues a bit more finicky in the garden. grows more slowly than the parents, Bletilla ochracea prefers moist soil and wood. In spring it bears two long stem green leaves Fold pseudobulb underground. In the early to mid-May in North Carolina, the bouquets are filled with 18 “tall stalks of a” light yellow flowers with a lip that can vary from pale lavender to dark yellow. I read the reports of the hardiness zone 5, but has not yet been confirmed by the temperature data of plants to withstand-20F, without snow cover. (Hardiness Zone 7b-8) strain
Bletilla ochracea ‘Chinese Butterfly’ (Chinese Ground Orchid Butterfly)
While it is not as hardy as its cousin Bletilla striata, more than offsetting that with its beautiful flowers jewelry. The 20 “wispy flower stems emerge from underground pseudobulbs, and iris like leaves high pleated June Each flower stalk is topped with 3-5 creamy yellow flowers, each highlighted with a purple and yellow spotted lip. Bletilla ochracea is a slow grower, more capricious than Bletilla striata … rich moist soil and morning sun or filtered light high shade is better. Linda Guy This introduction is from Sichuan, China. (7b Hardiness Zone-8 at least)
Bletilla striata (Chinese Ground Orchid) is a large group, and is covered by a separate article in this series on orchids Hardy. yunnanensis
Bletilla Bletilla szetschuanica and are two species that are now theorized according to Flora of China to be natural hybrids of Bletilla formosana and Bletilla ochracea. Bletilla hybrids are a large and complex, and is covered by another article in this series Bletilla. Landscapers interested should hardy orchids start Bletilla ochracea , as it is by far the easiest orchids to grow hardy.