Orchis militaris – Soldaatje (20+)
Hoogte: 30 cm.
Bloeit: mei-jun
Type: HP
Winterhard in: zones 3-9 (-25C)
Prachtige, inheemse orchidee die gemakkelijk te herkennen is aan zijn dichte puntige bloeiwijze en zijn lichtpaarse helm-bloemen.
Zaai-instructies: Oude orchidee-potgrond, kiem kan erg lang duren
Plant-instructies: Vochtige, kalklrijke grond. Halfschaduw
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The military orchid is a magnificent orchid, quite rare, but found in many parts of Europe.. It is easily recognisable by its dense spiked inflorescence and its pale purple helmet-like flowers. It is mainly found in woods and hillsides on limestone floors.
Height: 30 cm.
Flowers: May-June
Type: HP
Hardy in: zones 3-9 (-25 Celsius)
Sowing instructions: Old soil in which orchids have already grown. Germination can take extremely long.
Planting instructions: Moist, chalky soil. In full sun or partial shade.