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Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes'

Urn Orchid

Plant Type:

BULBS

Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes' - Stunning pleated leaves are richly and longitudinally striped green and gold. The golden color fades to creamy white as the leaves age. It's a show stopper in part sun. Typical June deep purple flowers on the red side of the spectrum are beautiful. Plant ‘Gotemba Stripes’ in fertile, enriched moisture-retaining soil sited in part sun conditions. Clumping with moderate increase. Once established Bletilla demonstrates some drought tolerance. Established potted orchid by division.


Height:

14-18 in

Colors:

Purple Red

Zone:

(5 protected)6 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Early Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Attributes

  • Border
  • Potted Plant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden
  • Woodland
  • Greenhouse / Alpine House

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Moist
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Japan

Propagated By

  • Division