Common Spotted Orchid, Orchis fuchsii
Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Common Spotted Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting showy spikes crowded with up to 20-70 purple, pink or white flowers. The petals are decorated with beautiful patterns of dark-red dots, dashes and loops. Blooming from late spring to early summer, the blossoms are borne atop erect, pale green stems, flushed purple towards the top. The lance-shaped green leaves are usually profusely marked with dark spots and blotches. Widespread and abundant throughout temperate Europe, as far east as Siberia, Common Spotted Orchid is tolerant of a wide range of conditions from the driest chalk grassland to marshes and from full sun to shade. It is ideal for a rock or woodland garden, in a wildflower meadow and looks superb when planted among wildflowers or in informal borders.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dactylorhiza |
| Common names | Orchid |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dactylorhiza |
| Common names | Orchid |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Common Spotted Orchid) do I need for my garden?
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