fredg
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Post by fredg on Aug 23, 2009 13:39:24 GMT
Platanthera blephariglottis probably better known in the US as the white fringed orchid. I grow this in a tub with a woodland bog compost. Peat/perlite to halfway then peat/ cheap orchid conpost/ pine chippings. Drainage is by holes drilled in the side of the tub, six inches down. They were small plants last year showing just a single leaf each. This year there's quite a few more and three are flowering at a height of 24 - 32 inches ( 60 - 80 cm). There is only a vestigial fringe and I hope this is because they are first time bloomers. Platanthera blephariglottis
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Post by fredg on Aug 26, 2009 16:33:04 GMT
I forgot to mention, it's beautifully scented too ;D
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Post by justjack on Aug 27, 2009 22:14:22 GMT
I love fragrant flowers... especially when they smell good! Lol!
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Post by ieatflys on Aug 27, 2009 23:08:32 GMT
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Post by jfowler on Aug 28, 2009 0:39:13 GMT
fredg -- those are just perfectly beautiful! I'm still trying to find a nursery that sells them. I already have about a dozen yellow fringed orchids, and I would love to mix some white one in the group.
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