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    Bletilla striata 'Albostriata'

    Also Known As

    • Bletilla striata 'Variegata' [Magenta flower]
    • Striped Hardy Ground Orchid
    • Variegated Chinese Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 8"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Bletilla striata 'Albostriata' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Albostriata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer magenta, pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata 'Albostriata'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 8 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta, pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: pleated leaves, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Albostriata'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This easy terrestrial orchid is native to China and Japan. This new selection has pink-purple cattleya-like flowers in groups of three to seven on stems rising to 18 inches tall. The leaves are arching, broad and grass-like with creamy variagations. Best in part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    By far one of the easiest to grow yet with the largest flowers among hardy orchids. Slow spreading, they'll make larger clumps over time. Best in average-moist, humusy and well drained soil but will put up with a dryer period once established.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Hardy ground orchid, a familiar friend in Portland gardens, passed back and forth across the back fences of gardeners citywide. This selection has the trademark, eye-crossing pink blooms and its leaves are accented by thin white variegation. Rich soil and normal garden water out of hot sun is best. Start a plant exchange in your neighborhood! Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Hardy Chinese Ground Orchid. This is an Orchid that is hardy outside here and has white edged leaves with wiry strong stems of white perfect little orchid flowers. This is essentially a bulb and will increase each year to make a nice clump. It's easy!

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Albostriata' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Albostriata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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