Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Yellow Selections]

Also Known As

Calanthe 'Kojima Yellow'
Kojima Yellow Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Orchid
Terrestrial Orchid

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-9b

Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Yellow Selections] plant details

Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Yellow Selections] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring bronze, orange, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Yellow Selections]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze, orange, purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Yellow Selections]

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These are vigorous hybrids producing ten inch spikes of highly fragrant yellow flowers with a dark purple or orange touch at the tip of the lip. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Vigorous blooming size plants. Calanthes are hardy terrestrial orchids for classic shade garden conditions. They are relatively easy to grow in rich, well-drained soils in part shade.