Fragrant orchid
Gymnadenia conopsea
The fragrant orchid is a stunning European terrestrial orchid bearing dense spikes of highly fragrant pink to lilac flowers, best suited to calcareous grassland or rock garden conditions with excellent drainage and partial shade. It requires a specialist mycorrhizal soil environment and is notoriously difficult to establish outside its natural habitat, making it a challenge even for experienced gardeners. Do not attempt to transplant from the wild; source only from reputable specialist nurseries
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Active Growth • Water Sparingly To Keep Soil Just Moist; Avoid Waterlogging Around Tubers
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 26, 2011 by Marcel Ambühl (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.