{"product_id":"bletilla-hardy-ground-orchid","title":"Bletilla - Hardy Ground Orchid","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a tropical aesthetic into your garden with these purple and white hardy Orchid blooms. Hardy through most of the UK, down to -10°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese bell-shaped purple or white blooms are the perfect way to bring a bit of exotic tropical colour and shape to your garden. While they have that characteristic Orchid style, they are hardy enough to enjoy life outdoors in the UK, and are suitable for growing in sheltered outdoor spots that get a bit of shade. Spring and summer blooms bring your garden to life and add a splash of colour - and if you love growing orchids indoors, why not grow these in your garden too?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 17.1378%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 16.2544%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 31.4488%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeciduous Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlower, clump-forming growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFoliage and flowers in spring and summer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eBletilla striata\u003c\/em\u003e (Blet's little striped plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChinese Ground Orchid, Purple Hardy Orchid, White Hardy Orchid, Hyacinth Orchid, Common Bletilla\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOriginating in Eastern Asia, this orchid is native to China, Japan, Korea and Myanmar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePruning isn't totally necessary, but you can trim back withered leaves in autumn or in late winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eBletilla \u003c\/em\u003eorchids are attractive to pollinators but won't offer much food to pollinators as they are thought to be rewardless (i.e. not containing nectar for pollinators)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrow in partial shade, in a spot sheltered from the wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil moist but make sure it drains well so the plant isn't sat in a puddle. Water in dry weather, especially while the plant is blooming to keep the flowers looking fresh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFlexible with soil type as long as it drains well and won't keep your orchid's roots too soggy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWill benefit from a feed in spring and summer, ideally with a balanced orchid feed. Adding some compost or leaf mold to the soil around the plant will also help up its nutrient value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes - this plant is non-toxic, although munching larger quantities can cause stomach upset.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure the plant doesn't dry out when it's blooming or the flowers won't last as long. 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