Description

Dactylorhiza – Hardy Orchid

Number of seeds in packet: 100+

Dactylorhiza are deciduous tuberous perennials with lance-shaped leaves sometimes spotted with purple, and dense terminal racemes of purple, pink or white flowers. Clump forming, Height up to 60-100cm.

My first hardy orchid appeared by chance in a pot, after which it has seeded itself around the garden.
A much larger, deep purple hardy Dactylorhiza was subsequently given by a friend.
The seeds I’ve collected are from both types of orchid.

Hardy terrestrial orchids make wonderful displays in the garden.

They are a must for any wildflower meadow and can also be very successfully grown in flower borders, rockeries, raised beds, bog gardens, and in large outdoor containers or pots.

Unheated well-ventilated greenhouses are also ideal, especially for raising young plants.