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fragrant orchid

Gymnadenia conopsea

Fragrant

Genus: Gymnadenia
Family: Orchidaceae
Common Names: aromatic orchid, scented orchid

About this plant

G. conopsea has narrowly lance-shaped leaves and stems to 50cm bearing small lilac-purple flowers in a dense, cylindrical spike. Scented

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Can be propagated by division in early spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years