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Dactylorhiza majalis
marsh orchid
Perfect for naturalising in reliably moist but well drained borders, meadows and edge of woodland, these native hardy orchids are easy...
1 litre pot
£26.24
£34.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Perfect for naturalising in reliably moist but well drained borders, meadows and edge of woodland, these native hardy orchids are easy and undemanding bulbous perennials that produce a slender spire of pinkish purple flowers in late spring and early summer. The foliage is attractive too and Dactylorhiza majalis sometimes has a smattering of burgundy spots.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Dactylorhiza majalis:
Low maintenance, grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, leafy soil in partial shade. Divide over-large clumps in early spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
