Calanthe sieboldii
Glowing, large, yellow flowers often with sweet fragrance. The showiest of Calanthe species.
Calanthe sieboldii is an evergreen Japanese species with very large, bright yellow flowers in spring that are often sweetly fragrant. It is the showiest species in bloom. Rare but easy to grow. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Vigorous blooming size plants. Calanthes are hardy terrestrial orchids for classic shade garden conditions. They are relatively easy to grow in rich, well-drained soils in part shade.
Common Name: Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae (The Orchid Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Forests, woodlands and shaded places.
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