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

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...
SKU: #296 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00

Calanthe aristulifera

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...
SKU: #837 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $32.00

Calanthe reflexa

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. ...
SKU: #300 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Calanthe sieboldii

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...
SKU: #301 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Calanthe X Hizen Hybrids

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...
SKU: #838 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $38.00

Calanthe X Kozu hybrids

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...
SKU: #298 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $24.00

Calanthe X Kozu Red Select

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...
SKU: #657 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00

Calanthe X Takane hybrids

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...
SKU: #302 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00
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