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Bletilla striata 'Shi Ran'
Bletilla striata 'Shi Ran'
Hardy Chinese Orchid
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Bletilla striata, commonly called Chinese ground orchid, is a terrestrial orchid which produces small, cattleya-like, pinkish-purple flowers (to 3.5 cm long) in 3-7 flowered racemes atop naked scapes typically rising to 45 cm tall. Blooms mid to late spring. Each pseudobulb typically produces 3-5, linear, pleated, papery-textured, sword-shaped, pale green leaves (to 30 cm long). Foliage dies to the ground in winter. May be tender and require mulch in zone 5.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
| Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5 |
| Light Requirements: | Part shade |
| Height: | 30-45 cm |
| Spread: | 15-30 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | Organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil |
| Bloom Time | MId to late spring |
| Planting Time: | Spring |
| Use: | Best in part-shade areas of borders or rock gardens. Good container plant, especially for areas north of zone 5 where it can easily be brought inside in winter. |
| Flower Colour & Shape: | Purple, cattleya orchid-shaped blossoms about 3.5 cm long |
| Foliage: | Sword-shaped, pale green leaves about 30 cm long |
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