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leafy orchid

Dactylorhiza foliosa

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Dactylorhiza
Family: Orchidaceae
Common Names: Madeira orchid

About this plant

D. foliosa is an erect herbaceous perennial to 70cm tall, with spirally arranged, lance-shaped leaves and bright rosy-purple flowers 2.5cm wide, in a dense spike to 12cm long

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, leafy soil in partial shade. Ideal for a rock or woodland garden, or in a wildflower meadow

Pruning

No pruning required. Deadhead flowers as they fade if required

Propagation

Divide in early spring

Pests

Usually trouble free

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side BordersWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years