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Calypso bulbosa

Fragrant

Genus: Calypso
Family: Orchidaceae
Common Names: Calypso orchid

About this plant

C.bulbosa is a small, terrestrial orchid with one broad, oval leaf 12cm long. In summer, a slender, upright stem bears a solitary, nodding, fragrant flower 2.5cm across with reddish-purple upper petals and white lips.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a cold greenhouse, or alpine house, in terrestrial orchid compost with added leaf mould and charcoal, in filtered light.

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by carefully separating corms in early spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years