Dactylorhiza foliosa is a hardy Orchid that will grow and flower in a protected spot in your garden. Originally from Madiera the established plants will produce stunning displays of flower in your garden.

Growing Dactylorhiza foliosa

• This Orchid in a tuberous perennial that will lose its leaves in winter.
• The tuberous root is hardy but good drainage and some protection with an autumn mulch is recommended.
• Dactylorhiza in the wild like damp slopes in woodland glades so it is best to try replicate these conditions.
• Dactylorhiza hybridise easily but young plants take a long time to develop into flowering specimens.

Description of Dactylorhiza foliosa

• This Orchid will flower during early summer and generally has purple or pink spikes.
• The leaves are strap like and can be spotted.
• Plants can grow 2 feet tall
• Dactylorhiza foliosa is just one of a large number of species and varieties within the genus Dactylorhiza.