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-striataThis 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...
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Calanthe aristuliferaA 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...
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Calanthe reflexaThis 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. ...
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Calanthe sieboldiiThis 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...
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Calanthe X Hizen HybridsFor 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...
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Calanthe X Kozu hybridsThis 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...
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Calanthe X Kozu Red SelectThis 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...
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Calanthe X Takane hybridsThese 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...
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