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Bletilla striata orchid or Bletilla hyacinthina blooming
beautifully
Image shows the lovely green foliage of the Bletilla striata orchid or
Chinese Hardy Ground Orchid plants |
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Bletilla Striata
(Chinese Hardy Ground Orchid, Hyacinth Orchid, Peacock Orchid,
White Chicken) |
Synonym: Bletilla hyacinthina
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Native to China, Japan and Taiwan
Light: Light shade
Height: 1.5-2'
Spread: About 2'
Blooms: Lavender, long-lasting, large, exotic, from Spring-Summer
Foliage: Evergreen, veined
Soil: Well-drained, rich, loamy soil with added leaf mold, keep
moist when growing, dry when dormant
Water: Very high moisture needs
Propagation: Division
Uses: For container, bedding, mass planting, borders
Comments: Bletilla striata or Chinese Hardy Ground Orchid or
Hyacinth Orchid
or
Peacock Orchid
or
White Chicken
OR Bletilla hyacinthina is a hardy orchid plant with a mounded
habit growth habit.
White Chicken are
terrestral orchids thrive well given enough water during growing season.
Bletilla striata naturalizes easily. Plant them in groups as they
tend to bloom better when they are crowded. The showy exotic-looking
lavender flowers of the Chinese Hardy orchid appear from Spring through
Summer. They are long lasting and great for floral arrangements.
Grow Peacock
Orchid
en masse for a dramatic tropical flair in the shady perennial border or
as bedding plants.
Hyacinth Orchid
can also be cultivated in containers to accent the patio or deck.
These are relatively easy plants to grow and they do not demand much
attention. There are several other cultivars of Bletilla striata.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 6-11 |
