Calanthe discolor (Japanese Hardy Orchid)

Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade, Shade

Attributes: Evergreen, 12” tall. Blooms in spring. Blooms are purple-brown with white lip. Foliage is rounded with deep pleating.

Notes: Plant next to rocks or mixed in the shady perennial garden. Like most orchids these usually take a season or two to settle in. Calanthe prefer rich soil, that is well draining such as a mounded planting bed. Give them plenty of open filtered light, avoiding the hot sun.

Companion plants: Trillium, ferns, Podophyllum, Epimedium, Rhododendrons, Mahonia

Blooming size plants

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