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butterfly orchid 'Hit Parade' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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butterfly orchid 'Hit Parade'

Schizanthus pinnatus 'Hit Parade'

Genus: Schizanthus
Family: Solanaceae

About this plant

'Hit Parade' is a bushy annual to 30cm, with fern-like leaves and large open clusters of orchid-like flowers 2.5cm across, in shades of pink and lilac, with contrasting central markings

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, light, well-drained, soil in full sun or partial shade. Pinch shoots of young plants to promote bushy growth. Water freely in dry weather

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16°C in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years