Royal helleborine
Epipactis atrorubens
Royal helleborine is a specialist woodland orchid that requires a carefully prepared, well-drained calcareous soil with dappled shade to thrive. It depends on specific mycorrhizal fungi in the soil and does not transplant easily, making it best suited for established woodland or rock garden settings. Avoid overwatering and do not disturb the root zone once planted.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Active Growth • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
6.5 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 80°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 15, 2021 by Emanuele Santarelli (cc-by-sa)
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