GardenOrchid

Orchids for your garden

The exotic beauty of orchids in your own garden? This is possible, as these exuberant flowers are not only meant for inside use.
With the easy, frost-resistant Garden Orchid you can bring the tropics into your back garden.
Select the shape, colour and height you like most of this special family of garden orchids!


Whatever variant you decide to plant, at the first rays of the sun in spring the shoots sprout from the ground.
They slowly unfurl their wonderful flowers, which you will be able to enjoy for weeks. This perennial plant keeps forming
new shoots underground, so you can expect more fabulous flowers every year, even in the darkest corner of your garden.

Calanthe

Care
Suitable for | Enthusiastic gardeners
Growth | Pseudobulb. Evergreen
Flowering | May - June
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink, red, blue, green and white. There are countless colours and shades
Height | 35-50 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | Sheltered, shady place. Avoid full sun
Planting | In the open ground. Also possible, and very attractive, in planters or patio pots
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 20-25 cm between the plants
Water | Water during drought. Once or twice a week if in a planter or patio pot
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow-release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | The new shoots are already visible in March; this is the time to carefully cut away the old leaves. Protect the plant during late night frosts.

Bletilla

Care
Suitable for | Every garden
Growth | Tuberous rhizomes. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | May - September
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink or white
Height | 40-70 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | In a light, sheltered place. Not in full sun
Planting | In the open ground, planter or in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 15-20 cm between the plants
Water | Water regularly if in a pot; in the garden, only give extra water in the first year
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow-release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | In the event of very severe frost, protect with an extra layer of compost

Cypripedium

Care
Suitable for | The experienced gardener
Growth | Perennial. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | April - June
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink and white
Height | 30-60cm
Temperatures | -25°C to +25°C
Place | Shady place, north side
Planting | In the open ground, planter or in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil is fine. Later on, mix Lechuza® Terrapon or an equivalent product into the soil.
Planting distance | 15-20 cm between the plants
Water | Water regularly, avoid excess watering
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | Only remove the old leaves when all the greenery above the ground has died. Protect the new shoots in spring against late night frost

Pleione

Care
Suitable for | Every gardener
Growth | Tuberous orchid. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | At home: February-March. In the garden: March – May
Colours | Pink, purple, white and all variants in between
Height | With flower approx. 20-25 cm, with leaves approx. 40-45 cm
Temperatures | -5°C to +30°C
Place | Shady and somewhat sheltered place
Planting | In the open ground or peat wall, but also great in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 15-20 cm between the plants
Water | Water as soon as buds become visible; keep moist but not wet.
Fertilizing | Only start fertilizing after flowering, as soon as the foliage grows. Preferably use slow release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | Pleione can also be used as a houseplant in February-March. After flowering, the plant can be planted in the garden from April

Epipactis

Care
Suitable for | Every gardener
Growth | Perennial. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | June - August
Colours | Yellow, green, pink, white with purple and variants
Height | 30-60cm
Temperatures | -20°C to +30°C
Place | Lightly shaded spot near trees/shrubs, avoid full sun
Planting | In the open ground, planter or in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 20-25 cm between the plants
Water | Water during drought. Once or twice a week if in a planter or patio pot
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | Pay attention to the planting distance, Epipactis makes many offshoots for the next year

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Assortment

Calanthe

Calanthe

There are almost 200 types of Calanthe, mostly in the Far East, but you can even find them in Central America, tropical Africa and Australia. The name is a contraction of the Greek words Kalos (beautiful) and Anthos (flower). The very first orchid hybrid to be cultivated was Calanthe dominii. Calanthe has an enormous variety of colours and shades, and there are also species with a very pleasant scent. In Japan, Calanthe has numerous enthusiasts who participate in competitions with their plants and trade them for large sums of money. The Calanthes in the Garden Orchid family are mainly sourced from Japan.
Care

Calanthe

Care
Suitable for | Enthusiastic gardeners
Growth | Pseudobulb. Evergreen
Flowering | May - June
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink, red, blue, green and white. There are countless colours and shades
Height | 35-50 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | Sheltered, shady place. Avoid full sun
Planting | In the open ground. Also possible, and very attractive, in planters or patio pots
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 20-25 cm between the plants
Water | Water during drought. Once or twice a week if in a planter or patio pot
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow-release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | The new shoots are already visible in March; this is the time to carefully cut away the old leaves. Protect the plant during late night frosts.
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Bletilla

Bletilla

Originated in the Far East, including China and Japan. It was one of the first orchids to be cultivated in Europe, evidence for this dates back to 1794. The plant was first described in 1853. Due to the similarities with Bletia (named after the Spanish botanist Don Luis Blet), the plant got its final name Bletilla. This garden orchid blooms all summer long.
Care

Bletilla

Care
Suitable for | Every garden
Growth | Tuberous rhizomes. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | May - September
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink or white
Height | 40-70 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | In a light, sheltered place. Not in full sun
Planting | In the open ground, planter or in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 15-20 cm between the plants
Water | Water regularly if in a pot; in the garden, only give extra water in the first year
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow-release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | In the event of very severe frost, protect with an extra layer of compost
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Cypripedium

Cypripedium

Cypripedium is also known as lady's slipper or the queen of the hardy orchids. Most varieties can easily handle temperatures of -25°C, and for some varieties that is not even cold enough. This orchid is only found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America and North and South-East Asia. There is even one European variety, the Cypripedium Calceolus, which is protected and enjoys continuous surveillance with cameras in Great Britain, for example. In 2018, Anthura, in collaboration with the Swiss Orchids Foundation, replanted approximately 3,000 Cypripedium calceolus in the wild in Switzerland as part of a reintroduction project.
Care

Cypripedium

Care
Suitable for | The experienced gardener
Growth | Perennial. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | April - June
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink and white
Height | 30-60cm
Temperatures | -25°C to +25°C
Place | Shady place, north side
Planting | In the open ground, planter or in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil is fine. Later on, mix Lechuza® Terrapon or an equivalent product into the soil.
Planting distance | 15-20 cm between the plants
Water | Water regularly, avoid excess watering
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | Only remove the old leaves when all the greenery above the ground has died. Protect the new shoots in spring against late night frost
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Pleione

Pleione

Pleione is a tuberous orchid with spectacular flowers that is mainly found in Southeast Asia. The plant was first described in 1825 and was initially called Epidendrum, then Coelogyne. Finally, in 1903, the name Pleione appeared for the first time. In the garden it has a truly special appearance that puts all other garden plants – figuratively – in the shade during flowering. Unlike other members of the Garden Orchid family, this orchid can also be used as a houseplant. Every dining table becomes more beautiful with a plant bowl of Pleione tubers in full bloom.
Care

Pleione

Care
Suitable for | Every gardener
Growth | Tuberous orchid. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | At home: February-March. In the garden: March – May
Colours | Pink, purple, white and all variants in between
Height | With flower approx. 20-25 cm, with leaves approx. 40-45 cm
Temperatures | -5°C to +30°C
Place | Shady and somewhat sheltered place
Planting | In the open ground or peat wall, but also great in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 15-20 cm between the plants
Water | Water as soon as buds become visible; keep moist but not wet.
Fertilizing | Only start fertilizing after flowering, as soon as the foliage grows. Preferably use slow release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | Pleione can also be used as a houseplant in February-March. After flowering, the plant can be planted in the garden from April
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Epipactis

Epipactis

Epipactis is only found in temperate or subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe and Asia. The centre of gravity of the genus, however, is in the Old World. The botanical name Epipactis was assigned to this genus in 1757 by Johann Gottfried Zinn, a professor of botany at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Epipactis is very hardy to over -20°C. Epipactis is called "Wasporchis" because the flowers are pollinated by wasps.
Care

Epipactis

Care
Suitable for | Every gardener
Growth | Perennial. Summer green deciduous
Flowering | June - August
Colours | Yellow, green, pink, white with purple and variants
Height | 30-60cm
Temperatures | -20°C to +30°C
Place | Lightly shaded spot near trees/shrubs, avoid full sun
Planting | In the open ground, planter or in a patio pot
Ground | Airy, well-draining universal garden soil; use universal potting soil for a planter or patio pot
Planting distance | 20-25 cm between the plants
Water | Water during drought. Once or twice a week if in a planter or patio pot
Fertilizing | Preferably use slow release fertilizers, as they release nitrogen and other mineral nutrients slowly and continuously
Extra | Pay attention to the planting distance, Epipactis makes many offshoots for the next year
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Inspiration

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In nature

If you have ever been on a holiday to Switzerland, you know what a beautiful country it is. A large part of the 26 cantons consists of mountains, pine forests, lakes and other beautiful scenery. Switzerland is an Alpine country. The Wild Orchid Cypripedium calceolus is one of the most spectacular wild European orchids and occurs naturally in Switzerland. Unfortunately, these plants are also often taken from nature and the impact is so huge that nature can hardly recover itself....

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In nature

Cypripedium
Cypripedium, also called Women shoe, is related to the (tropical) Venus shoe, a houseplant. In Switzerland the women shoe appears in open forests, but also on mountain pastures. They can endure (extreme) cold, which they also need for their annual growth cycle.

Together with The Swiss Orchid Foundation
The Swiss Orchid Foundation was more than alarmed by the dwindling population of this Wild Orchid and has contacted Anthura. This company is not only the expert on propagation and breeding of orchids, but also has specific knowledge for growing Cypripedium seedlings. The Swiss Orchid Foundation has asked whether they wanted to grow plants submitted by seed of wild Cypripediums. There are 3000 mature plants.

Biodiversity
These plants are replanted in June 2018 on 44 different secret spots in nine different cantons in Switzerland. All places where strong populations are weakened or even have been eradicated. Some of these spots are deliberately chosen so that there will be connection between the populations. This allows an exchange of genetic material, in order to preserve or even increase biodiversity in Switzerland. A number of plants is withheld as a back-up and for further breeding and production. The reintroduction of these enchanting orchids in nature have also contributed to the preservation of Swiss nature.

Availability
To see this plant in real, you don’t have to travel all the way to Switzerland. You can buy this Cypripedium in the spring season at the better florist and garden centers to buy such as Intratuin (NL), OhGreen (BE), Jardiland (FR) and Blomsterlandet (SE). Of course, this plant, which is part of the Garden Orchid family, is also available online: www.tuinorchidee-webshop.com (NL) and www.gartenwerkstatt-schreiner.com (abroad).

Every year more flowers and a stronger plant
After the well-deserved winter rest, the garden orchids start to work hard. In spring all kinds of things happen both under and above the ground. The new underground shoots make the plant bigger and stronger every year and provide more flowers. Even after a severe winter and in the shaded areas in the garden.

Charming beauty in your own garden?
You can enjoy the colourful, frost-resistant and multiannual Cypripedium in your garden. In April and May this garden Orchid enchants you with fairytale and special flowers. A floral display that you can enjoy for weeks. With the purchase of this plant in the store, every consumer contributes a little bit to biodiversity in nature.

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Where to buy?

You can find Garden Orchids in the spring, when the plant is hibernating, at the better garden centres and florists,
such as Intratuin (Netherlands), OhGreen (Belgium), Jardiland (France) and Blomsterlandet (Sweden).

Or buy your Garden Orchid online:

The Netherlands and Belgium:

Tuinorchidee webshop

Other countries:

Gartenwerkstatt Schreiner



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