Pleione limprichtii
hardy Chinese orchid
A deciduous perennial to 15cm, with ovoid pseudobulbs, each with a single lance-shaped leaf and solitary or occasionally paired, deep rosy-pink flowers 8cm in width, the lip paler, ridged and with reddish blotches
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Pleione are deciduous orchids with pseudobulbs each bearing one or two lance-shaped leaves and mostly solitary flowers to 8cm across, on short stems
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a shallow container filled with orchid compost, indoors in a cool place. Only water when new growth appears
Propagation
Propagate by division of pseudobulbs
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and mealybugs may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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