Orchids: Calanthe

Calanthe are the most showy of the hardy orchids, with attractive evergreen foliage and spikes of showy flowers in a variety of colors. Some have wonderful fragrance too.

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Calanthe argenteo-striata This sub-tropical species could be grown for its foliage alone; the leaves are decorated with broad silver stripes. Beautiful white flowers are arranged in whorled clusters on 8" stems. Very beautiful and rare. Pot in coarse orchid mix and dry before... [ More Info ] SKU: #296 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00 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" pot  (1 ) $44.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe discolor A very durable, cold-hardy species from Japan with showy 10" spikes of bicolored flowers, usually purple-brown and white, in May. The attractive foliage is evergreen. Blooming-size (7 year old) virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Plant in well-... [ More Info ] SKU: #297 3.5" pot  (1 ) $24.00 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" pot  (1 ) $24.00 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" pot  (1 ) $28.00 Add to Cart

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Calanthe tricarinata After many years of frustration, we finally have enough of this wonderful plant to sell. This species is remarkable for its hardiness, but also its beauty, with tall spikes of yellow-green and red flowers in spring. The lip of the flower is elaborate... [ More Info ] SKU: #303 3.5" pot  (1 ) $36.00 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" 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" pot  (1 ) $30.00 Add to Cart

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