Platanthera grandiflora
Also known as: The Large Flowered Platanthera or Orchis fimbriata Platanthera fimbriata var. grandiflora Platanthera grandiflora f. bicolor Platanthera psycodes var. grandiflora Platanthera grandiflora h.f. alba Platanthera fimbriata Platanthera grandiflora f. albiflora Platanthera grandiflora f. carnea Platanthera grandiflora f. mentotonsa Blephariglottis psycodes var. grandiflora Habenaria psycodes var. grandiflora Blephariglottis grandiflora f. carnea Blephariglottis grandiflora f. mentotonsa Blephariglottis grandiflora f. albiflora Blephariglottis grandiflora f. bicolor Habenaria fimbriata Habenaria fimbriata f. albiflora Habenaria fimbriata f. mentotonsa Fimbriella psycodes var. grandiflora in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Large Flowered Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
