Orchis militaris - Military orchis

Model 3636

Botanical rarities

The orchids in this category are extremely rare botanical varieties. Some of them are delicate plants that are less tolerant than the orchids in the 'Easy Garden' category. They are more suitable for a connoisseur audience...

The military orchid is a magnificent orchid, quite rare, but found in many parts of Europe.. It is easily recognisable by its dense spiked inflorescence and its pale purple 'helmet' flowers.

The vernacular name refers to the 'little soldier' appearance given by the shape of the labellum topped by the helmet.

It is mainly found in woods and hillsides on limestone floors.

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Orchis militaris - Military orchis
Botanical rarities
The orchids in this category are extremely rare botanical varieties. Some of them are delicate plants that are less tolerant than the orchids in the 'Easy Garden' category. They are more suitable for a connoisseur audience...
The military orchid is a magnificent orchid, quite rare, but found in many parts of Europe.. It is easily recognisable by its dense spiked inflorescence and its pale purple 'helmet' flowers.
The vernacular name refers to the 'little soldier' appearance given by the shape of the labellum topped by the helmet.
It is mainly found in woods and hillsides on limestone floors.
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Data sheet

Range	Collection Garden
Color	Pink-mauve, Red-purple
Flowering	April, May
Height	30-40 cm
Exposure	Sun, Semi-shade
Hardiness	Very Hardy (-30°C)
Presentation	1 liter container, flowering size plant, 1-2 shoots

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This mainly European genus contains species of very varied shapes and colours. From their rosette of leaves emanates a dense spike of spectacular, delicately cut flowers.

In contrast to other terrestrial orchids, Orchids have a summer dormancy; no vegetation is visible during the summer.

This type of plant is more suited to a connoisseur audience.

Planting

Orchids thrive in calcareous or neutral soils, low in organic matter and well drained. Orchids generally grow in drier places than Dactylorhiza, more often in open areas such as meadows, slopes, roadsides, mountainsides, ...

In cultivation, it is advisable to use lava stone (pumice) or fine quartz to keep the soil light and well drained. We recommend adding a small amount of compost low in organic matter or clay (maximum 5%).

Exposure

The ideal location will be sunny or semi-shaded.

Growth Phase…

Unlike most other terrestrial orchids, Orchids are characterized by a summer dormancy; new leaves appear in late autumn or winter and persist until the flowers bloom in spring and disappear as soon as flowering is over. No vegetation is usually visible during the summer.