Orchids Zone 9
Everybody knows and loves the exotic tropical orchids eg phalaenopsis and cattleya but wouldnt it be nice to have an orchid that lives outside in temperate zonesit might surprise you to know that there are many beautiful terrestrial orchids for temperate zones 5 9 that are actually very easy to grow such as bletilla and calanthe.
Orchids zone 9. This adaptable orchid prefers damp well drained soil as consistently soggy soil may rot the bulbs. Epiphytic orchids there are more than 300000 species of orchids. The flowers which bloom in spring may be pink rose purple yellow or white depending on the variety. Introduction to hardy orchids for the perennial garden.
This cold hardy orchid is suitable for growing in usda zones 3 through 9. Orchid varieties for zone 9 gardens. Terrestrial varieties of orchids are more likely to tolerate the cold. This orchid produces sprays of small yellow green flowers in early spring and is hardy in usda zones 7 through 9.
Chinese ground orchid bletilla striata is hardy to usda zone 6. Here are some examples. When growing orchids in zone 9 it is important to find the right varieties. However with a little patience you can show off your skills with one of the most infamously tricky plantsyour beautiful orchids increasing in beauty and numbers every year.
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