Dactylorhiza lapponica

Also known as: The Lapland Dactylorhiza or Orchis angustata Orchis latifolia var. lapponica Orchis pseudocordigera Orchis maculata ssp. lapponica Orchis angustifolia var. lapponica Dactylorhiza pseudocordigera Dactylorhiza lapponica ssp. lapponica Dactylorhiza lapponica var. pseudocordigera Dactylorhiza traunsteineri ssp. lapponica Dactylorhiza delphinensis Dactylorhiza majalis ssp. lapponica Dactylorhiza lapponica ssp. angustata Dactylorchis pseudocordigera Dactylorhiza angustata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Austria Finland France Germany Italy Norway Sweden

General Information

The Lapland Dactylorhiza is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.

Altitude

500 - 2400 m

2500

Flower Size

2.5 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 50000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.