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Botanical rarities
Orchids in this category are extremely rare botanical varieties. These are delicate plants that are less tolerant than orchids in the “Easy Garden” category. They are more suited to connoisseurs...
The tridentate orchid (Neotinea tridentata) is a small orchid, 15 to 30 cm tall, characterised by a small conical inflorescence. This species varies in flower colour from pale pink to purplish pink.
It is mainly found on dry to cool limestone substrates.
In cultivation - Delivery 15 September 2025
Availability date: 09/15/2025
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Range | Collection Garden |
Color | Pink-mauve, Red-purple |
Flowering | April, May |
Height | 10-30 cm |
Exposure | Sun, Semi-shade |
Hardiness | Hardy (-20°C) |
Presentation | 9 cm pot - Mature plant |
This mainly European genus contains species of very varied shapes and colours. From their rosette of leaves emanates a dense spike of spectacular, delicately cut flowers.
In contrast to other terrestrial orchids, Orchids have a summer dormancy; no vegetation is visible during the summer.
This type of plant is more suited to a connoisseur audience.
Planting
Orchids thrive in calcareous or neutral soils, low in organic matter and well drained. Orchids generally grow in drier places than Dactylorhiza, more often in open areas such as meadows, slopes, roadsides, mountainsides, ...
In cultivation, it is advisable to use lava stone (pumice) or fine quartz to keep the soil light and well drained. We recommend adding a small amount of compost low in organic matter or clay (maximum 5%).
Exposure
The ideal location will be sunny or semi-shaded.
Growth Phase…
Unlike most other terrestrial orchids, Orchids are characterized by a summer dormancy; new leaves appear in late autumn or winter and persist until the flowers bloom in spring and disappear as soon as flowering is over. No vegetation is usually visible during the summer.