Northern Marsh Orchid
Dactylorhiza purpurella (Northern Marsh Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting showy spikes, often with a flattened top, and crowded with deep rich magenta flowers. The petals are decorated with beautiful patterns of magenta-red and the lips are distinctly angular, almost diamond-shaped. Blooming from late spring to early summer, the blossoms are borne atop erect stems above the foliage of lance-shaped green leaves that are usually unmarked or sometimes faintly marked. Native to Great Britain, Ireland and Denmark, Northern Marsh Orchid is found in damp coastal dune slacks. Despite its marshy natural environment, this orchid does well in evenly moist garden soils. 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 |
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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" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
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" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Dactylorhiza purpurella (Northern Marsh Orchid) do I need for my garden?
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