Bletilla striata 'Alba'
- Perennial
- 40-50 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Hardy to approx. -10°C
- Attractive to bees
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.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
For wildlife and biodiversity
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | white |
| Leaf colour | green, light green |
| Growth habit | tuft |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -10°C |
Site conditions
| Light | morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil | highly permeable |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Bletilla striata 'Alba' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Bletilla |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Common names | NL: japanse orchidee |
| Origin | hybrid |
