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    Bletilla striata 'Big Bob'

    Also Known As

    • Big Bob Chinese Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Bletilla striata 'Big Bob' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Big Bob' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata 'Big Bob'

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Big Bob'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This woodland beauty is taller than most ground orchids with its late-spring to early summer 2-3' stalks of up to 20 each small perfect rose-lavender, purple and white highlighted orchids. The blossoms rise over fresh green blade-like foliage. This very easy to grow plant spreads slowly by pseudobulbs. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Large, rose-lavender, orchid-like blooms and lance-shaped, pleated leaves are great in the garden or containers. Slowly naturalizing. Minimum temperature: -10°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    A hardy and easy to grow terrestrial orchid that thrives in sandy soil in light shade or morning sun...spikes of up to 20 orchids in shades of pink lavender on stems to 3’ tall May June. Perfect for woodland edge! Regular moisture during growth and bloom period (Ma Nature usually provides that for us). Exotic treasure, no previous experience to grow this orchid is required. USDA Z6

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Blooms: spring-summer, magenta, up to 20 per spike/ strap like foliage, larger blooms and larger stature than B. striata Zone 6-9. 3' China, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Iris like leaves. Purple flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Big Bob' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Big Bob'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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