Latin name: Dactylorhiza foliosa
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Madeira
Madeira orchids can grow up to 75 cm in height with a spike of flowers measuring 15-40cm.
The flowers are shades of magenta to purple and bloom in early summer.
This plant is an easy introduction to growing hardy orchids.
Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil in part-shade.
Propagation is by division in spring.
