Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata alba - Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata Alba
Chinese Ground Orchid, Hyacinth Orchid
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Daniel , 03/09/2025
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Description
Bletilla striata alba is the pure white flowered form, quite rare, of the Hyacinth Orchid, a relatively hardy species in many regions. This pretty variety, less prolific and less vigorous than the species, remains in bloom for 3 weeks at the beginning of summer. The flowering, particularly graceful, dominates a beautiful clump of large, plicate light green leaves. A trouble-free plant, it will fill your visitors with admiration, convinced that growing an orchid is a professional affair!
The hyacinth orchid, also known as Bletilla hyacinthina, is a herbaceous geophyte plant with flattened pseudo-bulbs belonging to the orchid family. It is native to Japan, China, and Tibet. The alba variety is distinguished by its immaculate white flowers and slightly shorter flower stems. The plant produces young shoots from April onwards, which unfold into a bouquet of long, oblong to lanceolate, plicate leaves, about thirty centimeters long. In June-July, green flower stems, 30cm (12in) tall, rise up, bearing 6 to 10 flowers, 3cm (1in) in diameter. Each flower is composed of 4 petals surrounding a tubular lip. After flowering for about a month, the flowers disappear, while the foliage persists until November. The plant then goes into dormancy until spring. The plant slowly multiplies by forming pseudo-bulbs, eventually forming beautiful dense clumps over 50cm (20in) wide. Unlike the majority of other species, this orchid does not seem to live in symbiosis with a specific fungus, making it easy to establish in the garden.
A gem for enthusiasts of original plants, this Bletilla striata alba is easy to grow under favourable conditions (humus-rich and moist soil) and is therefore best suited for experienced gardeners. It can be used in borders, cool rockeries, woodland areas, or even in pots. In a woodland setting or near a pond, it will accompany hostas, Trilliums, Solomon's Seals, and ferns. It adapts well to both humid climates and the warmer regions of our country, where regular watering is necessary. It thrives in the shade of low-growing bushes such as santolines, Cherry laurel 'Otto Luykens', boxwood, or Myrtus tarentina. Beautiful clumps of these plants are naturalized in the Albert Kahn garden in Boulogne Billancourt.
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Bletilla
striata
Alba
Orchidaceae
Chinese Ground Orchid, Hyacinth Orchid
North Asia
Planting and care
Bletilla striata alba are the hardiest of orchids. They can withstand freezing temperatures in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Plant them in light compost, 5 to 7cm (2 to 3in) deep, spaced 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) apart, in a sunny but sheltered location. In northern regions, we grow them in pots and protect them from frost during winter. In warmer regions, this orchid can be left outdoors during winter, covered with a protective mulch. Watering should be regular and consistent during dry summers.
Pot cultivation: Place 3 to 5 bulbs per 20cm (8in) diameter pot, in a mixture of 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 sand, and 1/3 garden soil. After flowering, remove the foliage and keep the pots frost-free until spring. Then provide filtered light and water generously in summer. Apply a light liquid fertilizer every 3 waterings. Stop watering in winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.