Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Only ever has one or two flowers (rarely three). Flowers last 3-4 weeks. |
Flower Color: | White Other: Lip has large yellow patch and sometimes a few faint red spots. |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Other info: Seeds require a specialised medium, as they do not contain their own food source. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |