Dactylorhiza majalis ssp. praetermissa
LEOPARD MARSH ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous orchid or tuber

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, neutral to alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

Fertilising: Use a specialised orchid fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Dactylorhiza majalis ssp. praetermissa
LEOPARD MARSH ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous orchid or tuber

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, neutral to alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink-purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: light green; spotted purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & alpine designs

Uses: pot, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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