Bletilla striata ‘Albostriata’
Bletilla striata 'Albostriata' has variegated foliage with creamy white edges. Flowers are magenta pink.
Bletilla striata is an easy terrestrial orchid native to China and Japan. ‘Albostriata’ has pink-purple cattleya-like flowers in groups of three to seven on stems rising to 18 inches tall. The leaves are arching and broad with creamy variegated edges. Best in part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.
Common Name: Chinese Ground Orchid - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Orchidaceae (The Orchid Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grassy slopes in foothills. In sandy soils amongst grassy patches on cool mountain slopes. Margins of woods and thickets.
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