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Bletilla striata 'Eco White Edge'
Urn Orchid
Plant Type:
BULBSBletilla striata ‘Eco White Edge’ – This selection sports a fine white edge all along the leaf margins. The blade shaped leaves arch on tough wiry stems; they are long and handsomely pleated from petiole to leaf point and are elegantly arched all season long. The 1.5” orchids are a rich rosy purple on wiry racemes with usually 6 to 10 flowers per stem – very showy in summer emitting some fragrance. Plant ‘Eco White Edge’ 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 via division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Bletilla striata 'Eco White Edge'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Early Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Attributes
- Border
- Woodland
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Moist
- Fertile
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division