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Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus'

Also Known As

  • Common Spotted Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 8"-18"
  • W: 4"-10"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus' plant details

Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus'

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A selection from Bressingham of this hardy terrestrial orchid chosen for its rapidity of multiplication. This does a lovely doubling at least each year when happy so a robust clump is not long in the offing. Good soil and moist but can take some late summer dry. Rare now and choice.

Gardening facts about Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus' plant

How to Grow Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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