Madeira Orchid, Orchis maderensis, Dactylorhiza maderensis, Orchis foliosa
Dactylorhiza foliosa (Madeira Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting flamboyant spikes, 5 in. long (12 cm), crowded with bright rosy-purple flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), with contrasting speckles on the lips. Blooming from late spring to early summer, the blossoms are borne atop stems clad with lustrous, lance-shaped leaves, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm), arranged spirally along the stems. Native to the Portuguese island of Madeira, Madeira Orchid grows naturally in swampy grassland environments. Easy to grow, it is ideal for a rock or woodland garden, in a wildflower meadow and looks superb when planted among grasses or in informal borders.
| Hardiness |
7 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dactylorhiza |
| Common names | Orchid |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
7 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dactylorhiza |
| Common names | Orchid |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Dactylorhiza foliosa (Madeira Orchid) do I need for my garden?
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|---|---|---|
| Dactylorhiza foliosa (Madeira Orchid) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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