Bletilla
How to Propagate
and Grow Successfully

Bletilla originate from East Asia and are a genus of pseudobulbous perennial deciduous orchid.

Leaves are long, spear shaped with longitudinal pleats.

Semi drooping flowers which form a loose tubular cone shape are borne in terminal racemes in late spring through to summer.

Natural habitats are peaty woodlands and will do well in similar gardening conditions.

Essential info

Genus: Bletilla

Family: Orchidaceae

Species: B. striata

Common Names: Orchid, Bletilla.

Classification: Half hardy perennial (Protect from winter frosts).

Height: 60cm (24inches).

Flowering: From spring through summer.

Where to plant info

Bletilla are excellent for growing in shaded peaty garden areas or under shrubs and bushes or in woodland settings.

Where: Ideal for borders and as general bedding plants.

Grow them in groups of five or seven for best effect.

Site: They prefer partial shade from mid-day sun.

Soil: Neutral to acid and very free draining soil.

Propagation info By division of tuber in spring.

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