Bletilla striata 'Alba'

Hyacinth orchid, originally from Japan. For humus-rich soil, hardy in the Netherlands and Belgium. Flowers in July, height 50 cm. Hardiness zone 7-9. Bulb size I. CITES: Not for Switzerland.

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Bletilla striata 'Alba'

Hyacinth orchid, originally from Japan. For humus-rich soil, hardy in the Netherlands and Belgium. Flowers in July, height 50 cm. Hardiness zone 7-9. Bulb size I. CITES: Not for Switzerland.

flowering : 6-7 white
height : 40-50 cm
where to plant : morning sun ⋄ evening sun ⋄ open shade ⋄ filtered ⋄

OUT OF STOCK

where to plant Bletilla striata 'Alba'

  • height: 40-50 cm
  • flowering: June - July
  • color: white
  • leaf color: green light green
  • habit: tuft
  • growth: medium
  • light: morning sun evening sun open shade filtered
  • moisture: average moist
  • soil texture: highly permeable
  • winter zone: 8 [-10°C]
  • density: 3 - 5

Bletilla striata 'Alba' in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • Suggested planting locations and garden types: troughs gravel garden rockgarden Pond plant park border

botanical information about Bletilla striata 'Alba'

  • Botanical name: Bletilla striata 'Alba'
  • Genus: Bletilla
  • Family: Orchidaceae
  • Other names: japanse orchidee
  • origin: hybrid