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pyramidal orchid

Anacamptis pyramidalis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Anacamptis
Family: Orchidaceae
Common Names: pyramid orchid

About this plant

A tuberous, terrestrial orchid with lance-shaped leaves and small, rich pink, or occasionally pure white, flowers in a crowded, conical spike in mid-summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best in fertile, well-drained, gritty, humus-rich, neutral or alkaline soil in partial shade. Plant dormant tubers at least 8cm deep. Can be naturalised in fine turf

Propagation

Propagate by separating offsets in spring

Pests

Susceptible to slug and snail damage

Diseases

Generally pest free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years