A beautiful orchid with pale rose-lilac flowers with white lips and pretty red and yellow markings inside. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Not hardy.
Pleione formosana
A beautiful orchid with pale rose-lilac flowers with white lips and pretty red and yellow markings inside.
Additional information
| Generic | Pleione |
|---|---|
| Species | formosana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac, white |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Alpine house, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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