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Dactylorhiza foliosa (Madeira orchid)

November 5, 2017
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Latin name: Dactylorhiza foliosa
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Madeira

Description

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.

Madeira orchid (Dactylorhiza foliosa) Madeira orchid (Dactylorhiza foliosa)
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How to grow

This plant is an easy introduction to growing hardy orchids.

Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil in part-shade.

Propagation

Propagation is by division in spring.

More info in our plant portrait
Difficulty
Conditions
Partial Sun Well Drained
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