Calanthe sieboldii

Also Known As

Calanthe striata
Siebold's Hardy Calanthe Orchid

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

size

H: 15"
W: 15"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Calanthe sieboldii plant details

Calanthe sieboldii is a broadleaf evergreen bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calanthe sieboldii

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 15 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, pleated leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calanthe sieboldii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This evergreen Japanese species has very large, bright yellow flowers in spring that are often sweetly fragrant. It is the showiest species in bloom. Rare but easy to grow. 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.