Dactylorhiza majalis praetermissa - P9

Description
The Broad-leaved marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) is an upright perennial that produces purple-red, lip-shaped flowers from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 35 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Broad-leaved marsh orchid is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Orchis majalis.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Broad-leaved marsh orchid are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Broad-leaved marsh orchid has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Dactylorhiza majalis forms lip-shaped, purple-red flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, cutting, solitary, rock garden, pond edge