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
Growth | Evergreen orchid
Flowering | May - June
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink, red, blue, green and white. There are numerous colours and hues
Height | 35-50 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | Sheltered, shady place. Avoid the full sun
Planting | In the open ground, but also in a patio pot
Soil | Drained, well-drained and humus-rich soil
Water | Water regularly between April and September
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | Do not cut off the old leaves until after the winter (March).
Suitability | For the enthusiastic gardener

Bletilla

Care
Growth | Summer green, deciduous orchid with tuberous rhizomes
Flowering | May - September
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink or white
Height | 40-50 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | In a light, sheltered place. Not in full sun.
Planting | In the garden or in a patio pot
Soil | Well-drained, humus-rich soil
Water | Water regularly from April to September, then not too wet otherwise risk of freezing during frost
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | In case of severe frost, protect with an extra layer of compost
Suitability | For every gardener

Cypripedium

Care
Growth | Summergreen, deciduous perennial
Flowering | April - June
Colours | Yellow, pink and white
Height | 30 – 70 cm
Temperatures | -25°C to +25°C
Place | Shady place, north side
Planting | In the garden, or in a spacious patio pot
Soil | Well drained, airy and poor soil
Water | Water regularly, but avoid excessive watering
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | Do not remove leaves until everything is completely dead
Suitability | For the seasoned gardener

Pleione

Care
Growth | Summergreen tuber orchid
Flowering | April - May
Colours | Pink, purple, white, yellow, orange and all variants in between
Height | With flower approx. 20-25 cm, with leaves approx. 40-45 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | Shady and somewhat sheltered place
Planting | In the open ground, in a peat wall or in a patio pot
Soil | Virtually any moisture-permeable soil
Water | Water as soon as buds become visible, moist, but not wet.
Fertilizing |
Extra | Can be used as an indoor plant early in the season, plant in the garden from April onwards
Suitability | For every gardener

Epipactis

Care
Growth | Summergreen, deciduous perennial
Flowering | June - August
Colours | Yellow, green, pink, white with purple and variants thereof
Height | 50-80 cm
Temperatures | -20°C to +30°C
Place | Lightly shaded spot near trees/shrubs, avoid full sun
Planting | In the open ground or in a spacious patio pot
Soil | Humus-containing, calcareous, but not too nutrient-rich soil. Sand or light clay
Water | Water regularly from April to September, then not too wet otherwise risk of freezing during frost
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | For plants, the recommended planting distance is 20 cm
Suitability | For the more experienced gardener

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Assortment

Calanthe

Calanthe

The Calanthes within the Garden Orchid family originate mainly in Japan. There are almost 200 species, most of them occur in the Far East, you will find different types of Calanthe even in Central America, tropical Africa and Australia. The name is a contraction of the Greek words Kalos (beautiful) and Anthos (flower). The flowers of Calanthe are indeed very beautiful, and there is probably no other type of orchid with such an enormous variety of colours and shades. In addition, there are species that have a very pleasant smell. In Japan especially the Calanthe has a large number of enthusiasts who even enter their plants for competitions. The Japanese name is Ebine
Care

Calanthe

Care
Growth | Evergreen orchid
Flowering | May - June
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink, red, blue, green and white. There are numerous colours and hues
Height | 35-50 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | Sheltered, shady place. Avoid the full sun
Planting | In the open ground, but also in a patio pot
Soil | Drained, well-drained and humus-rich soil
Water | Water regularly between April and September
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | Do not cut off the old leaves until after the winter (March).
Suitability | For the enthusiastic gardener
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Bletilla

Bletilla

This plant was originally found in the Far East, China, Japan and similar areas. It was one of the first orchids to be cultivated in Europe, as evidenced by the fact that it dates back to 1794. The plant was first described in 1853. Because of the external similarities with Bletia (named after the Spanish botanist Don Luis Blet), the plant got its final name Bletilla.
Care

Bletilla

Care
Growth | Summer green, deciduous orchid with tuberous rhizomes
Flowering | May - September
Colours | Yellow, purple, pink or white
Height | 40-50 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | In a light, sheltered place. Not in full sun.
Planting | In the garden or in a patio pot
Soil | Well-drained, humus-rich soil
Water | Water regularly from April to September, then not too wet otherwise risk of freezing during frost
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | In case of severe frost, protect with an extra layer of compost
Suitability | For every gardener
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Cypripedium

Cypripedium

Cypripedium is the king of hardy orchids. Most varieties can easily handle temperatures of -25°C, and for some species this 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 breed. This is the Cypripedium calceolus and it is protected and subject to continuous camera surveillance in Great Britain. Cypripedium is also known as ‘Venus shoe’. In 2018, Anthura and the Swiss Orchid Foundation planted approximately 3,000 Cypripedium calecolus in the wild as part of a reintroduction project.
Care

Cypripedium

Care
Growth | Summergreen, deciduous perennial
Flowering | April - June
Colours | Yellow, pink and white
Height | 30 – 70 cm
Temperatures | -25°C to +25°C
Place | Shady place, north side
Planting | In the garden, or in a spacious patio pot
Soil | Well drained, airy and poor soil
Water | Water regularly, but avoid excessive watering
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | Do not remove leaves until everything is completely dead
Suitability | For the seasoned gardener
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Pleione

Pleione

Pleione is a tuberiform orchid with spectacular flowers and is mainly found in South-east Asia. The plant was first described in 1825 and was initially called Epidendrum and then Coelogyne. Eventually, in 1903, the name Pleione appeared for the first time. In the garden it has a truly special appearance that during flowering overshadows all other garden plants, figuratively speaking. Unlike other members of the Garden Orchid family, this orchid can also be used as an indoor plant.
Care

Pleione

Care
Growth | Summergreen tuber orchid
Flowering | April - May
Colours | Pink, purple, white, yellow, orange and all variants in between
Height | With flower approx. 20-25 cm, with leaves approx. 40-45 cm
Temperatures | -10°C to +30°C
Place | Shady and somewhat sheltered place
Planting | In the open ground, in a peat wall or in a patio pot
Soil | Virtually any moisture-permeable soil
Water | Water as soon as buds become visible, moist, but not wet.
Fertilizing |
Extra | Can be used as an indoor plant early in the season, plant in the garden from April onwards
Suitability | For every gardener
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Epipactis

Epipactis

Epipactis, or wasp orchid, only occurs in temperate or subtropical areas of the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe and Asia. However, the origin of the genus lies in the Old World. The botanical name Epipactis was given to this genus in 1757 by Johann Gottfried Zinn, a professor of botany at the Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany. Epipactis is very hardy to over -20°C. In Dutch, Epipactis is called "Wasporchis" because the flowers are pollinated by wasps.
Care

Epipactis

Care
Growth | Summergreen, deciduous perennial
Flowering | June - August
Colours | Yellow, green, pink, white with purple and variants thereof
Height | 50-80 cm
Temperatures | -20°C to +30°C
Place | Lightly shaded spot near trees/shrubs, avoid full sun
Planting | In the open ground or in a spacious patio pot
Soil | Humus-containing, calcareous, but not too nutrient-rich soil. Sand or light clay
Water | Water regularly from April to September, then not too wet otherwise risk of freezing during frost
Fertilizing | Controlled release of fertilizers in tablet form
Extra | For plants, the recommended planting distance is 20 cm
Suitability | For the more experienced gardener
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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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