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    Bletilla [light pink]

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 24"-60"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10a

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    Bletilla [light pink] plant details

    Bletilla [light pink] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla [light pink]

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla [light pink]

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This soft pink colored seedling, also among the most vigorous, producing 3' clumps in as many years, also a large number of flowers to about 18" to 2' in height. Deciduous, the leaves emerge in early spring, flowers emerging in spring through early summer. It took a while to dawn on us that this plant, counter to our intuition, likes bright sun along with rich soil and consistent water. Definitely worth the effort. USDA Zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bletilla [light pink] plant

    How to Grow Bletilla [light pink]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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