Orchids (Hardy)

Orchids are much-loved by gardeners, but often thought to be too difficult for most gardeners. In fact, a number of hardy orchids are easily grown by any experienced gardener.

A number of genera, such as Bletilla, Calanthe, and Cremastra, are no more challenging than ferns or trilliums. Even the ladyslipper orchids (Cypripedium) are not too difficult if you choose the right spot and stick to the more forgiving species.

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Amitostigma lepidum 'Shiro Fukurin' Small terrestrial orchid about 3" tall, with slender white-edged leaves and small pink flowers. Needs moist, well-aerated, well-drained substrate. It can be grown in high-quality sphagnum or orchid bark. It is deciduous, with a small tuber, and is do... [ More Info ] SKU: #293 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00 Add to Cart

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Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes' This is one of the easiest orchids for the woodland garden, growing well in any humus-rich well drained soil, in light shade or with morning sun. This xciting variegated variety from Japan has variegated yellow-striped leaves and purple flowers. We h... [ More Info ] SKU: #295 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $55.00 Add to Cart

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Bletilla striata 'Junpaku' Bletilla striata is one of the most beautiful hardy terrestrial orchids, normally with a purple flower. This new Japanese selection has a true albino flower, with no trace of any other color. This is much more beautiful than the white-flowered form ... [ More Info ] SKU: #834 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $55.00 Add to Cart

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Bletilla striata 'Lips' Bletilla is one of the easiest and most beautiful hardy orchids for the woodland garden. They thrive in very well-drained soil in light shade of with morning sun. This new and very rare Japanese selection has three lips instead of one, for a complete... [ More Info ] SKU: #835 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $80.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe aristulifera A rare and fairly hardy terrestrial orchid from the mountains of Kyushu island in Japan. It is a terrestrial orchid with handsome evergreen leaves and spikes of large pink flowers to about 15" tall. This is one of the rarest and most beautiful Calant... [ More Info ] SKU: #837 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $32.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe reflexa This August-blooming species is unusual for its late summer bloom. It is a widespread Japanese species with bi-colored lavender-pink and white flowers and clumps of evergreen foliage. Requires humus-rich well-drained soil in light to moderate shade. ... [ More Info ] SKU: #300 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe sieboldii This is a robust species from East Asia with very large, bright yellow flowers, the showiest species in bloom. The evergreen foliage is bold and attractive. Grow in a humus-rich well-drained soil in light to moderate shade. Virus-free plants from fla... [ More Info ] SKU: #301 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe X Hizen Hybrids For the first time, we offer this rare and very desirable calanthe hybrid, a cross between the very hardy C. discolor and the less hardy but very beautiful C. aristulifera. The spikes of nodding flowers come in a wide range of pastel colors. The foli... [ More Info ] SKU: #838 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $38.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe X Kozu hybrids This hybrid of the very hardy C. discolor and the tender but fragrant C. izu-insularis offers 10" spikes of deliciously fragrant flowers in white, pink, red, brown, and purple, plus bi-color combos. Evergreen foliage is attractive throughout the year... [ More Info ] SKU: #298 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $24.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe X Kozu Red Select This hybrid of the very hardy C. discolor and the tender but fragrant C. izu-insularis offers 10" spikes of deliciously fragrant flowers. There is no true red calanthe, but these are selected in bloom for medium to dark reddish shades. Evergreen fo... [ More Info ] SKU: #657 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe X Takane hybrids These are hybrids of Calanthe discolor and C. sieboldii. They have attractive evergreen foliage and a wide range of flower color: red, orange, brown, yellow, and cream, plus combinations. Grow in rich well-rained soil in light to medium shade. If you... [ More Info ] SKU: #302 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00 Add to Cart

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Cephalanthera falcata Japanese native orchid with spikes of bright yellow flowers in spring. Needs light shade or morning sun, and moist but well-drained soil. Easier in a raised bed. Blooming size plants. USDA Zones 5-8. Grown in 2.5" pots.... [ More Info ] SKU: #304 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00 Add to Cart

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Cephalanthera longibracteata Japanese terrestrial orchid rare in cultivation with spikes of white flowers in late spring. Likes moist but well-drained soil in light shade. Native to Japan, Korea. Like many woodland orchids, this species is easiest to grow in a raised bed. USDA Z... [ More Info ] SKU: #305 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $26.00 Add to Cart

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Cremastra variabilis Easy woodland orchid common in Japan but seldom seen in cultivation here. 10 inch tall stalks of flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, a lovely but hard-to-describe combination of pink, peach, and buff. Glossy evergreen leaves disappear in su... [ More Info ] SKU: #307 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $20.00 Add to Cart

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Cypripedium debile This is the smallest of the cypripediums, growing only about 3 inches tall, with two glossy pointed oval leaves. The flower is small and nodding, white with purplish markings on the pouch. This has done well here for several years in a raised bed in... [ More Info ] SKU: #624 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $50.00 Add to Cart

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Orchis aristata Japanese terrestrial orchid with rose-purple flowers in late spring. Requires moist well-drained soil in part shade. This species is not difficult to grow, but like many woodland orchids, it will be easier in a raised bed. USDA Zones 5-9. Grown in... [ More Info ] SKU: #350 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00 Add to Cart

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Oreorchis patens This rarely-offered terrestrial evergreen woodland orchid from Japan is deciduous in summer, with bright green slightly pleated leaves fall to late spring. The 8" spikes of yellow flowers bloom in spring. Easy in very well-drained woodsy soil, not to... [ More Info ] SKU: #7299 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $26.00 Add to Cart

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Phaius flavus f. punctatus Terrestrial orchid from southern Japan, with attractive evergreen foliage and tall spikes of beautiful waxy yellow flowers in early summer. This form with spotted leaves occurs in the wild, scattered among green-leaved plants. It is a good pot plan... [ More Info ] SKU: #354 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $24.00 Add to Cart

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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hardy Orchids ALL BOOKS WILL SHIP MEDIA MAIL IN THE US. This new book by William Mathis PhD. contains everything gardeners in temperate climates need to know to grow hardy orchids. It is full of information about the species and varieties that can be grown, and ho... [ More Info ] SKU: #1137 1 book- Will ship Media Mail only  (1 ) $24.00 Add to Cart

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