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.

Bletilla striata 'Alba' in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees

botanical information about Bletilla striata 'Alba'

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

Features 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