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Bletilla striata
13th June 2006
A wonderful orchid that is more or less hardy, and well suited to a light woodland location. I used to grow it in a cool greenhouse, and left it there when I moved to Cornwall. When I have bought bulbs to replace it, I have always had problems getting them to establish - it prefers to be almost dry during the winter when it is dormant. I bought this one from Blackthorn Nurseries, already prospering in a pot, and it has gone from strength to strength.
11th June 2006
16th June 2006
6th May 2007
It has bulked up well this year, and filled the pot, so there will be some spare to try outside.
