{"product_id":"calanthe-hardy-ground-orchid","title":"Calanthe - Hardy Ground Orchid","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe exotic, tropical orchid shape can belong to your garden with these yellow or yellow and burgundy blooms. Hardy through most of the UK, down to -10°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you're a big orchid fan, we've got good news for you: these orchids grow happily outdoors here in the UK, so you can bring your orchid obsession to your outdoor space too, whether that's a garden, patio or balcony. Just make sure they get a bit of shade and shelter from the wind! These Calanthe Orchids bloom yellow or yellow and burgundy, bringing a splash of cheerful colour in spring, and with that characteristic Orchid shape, you'd be forgiven for thinking they were strictly tropical - but this Genus also grows in subtropical areas too, and will be quite happy in many British gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 17.1378%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 16.2544%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 31.4488%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvergreen \/ semi-evergreen perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlower, bushy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSpring flowers, foliage year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalanthe\u003c\/em\u003e spp. (beautiful flower)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChristmas Orchid, Hardy Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Orchid, Prayer Plant Orchid, Yellow Hardy Orchid, Burgundy Hardy Orchid\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalanthe\u003c\/em\u003e orchids are found in tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, Southeastern Asia and Oceania\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo pruning is necessary here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eElsewhere in the world, \u003cem\u003eCalanthe\u003c\/em\u003e orchids have specific pollinator relationships (e.g. with carpenter bees), however here in the UK they will attract a wider range of insects, including bees, butterflies and possibly other flies or beetles too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour orchid will appreciate shelter from the wind and a spot in partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure the soil drains well, and water in dry weather. Especially important while the plant is in flower to prevent flowers drying out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLoamy soils with neutral pH will keep this orchid happiest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWill benefit from a feed every few weeks in spring and summer, ideally with a balanced orchid feed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, this plant is considered non-toxic for pets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure the plant doesn't dry out when it's blooming or the flowers won't last as long. In its natural habitat, this orchid can grow in the ground or on trees, so make sure the soil you plant it in drains well - this plant isn't used to being waterlogged at all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":55668841939325,"sku":"5602795853471","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"-","offer_id":55668841972093,"sku":"3602795853471","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/calanthe-hardy-ground-orchid-141051.jpg?v=1744878684","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/calanthe-hardy-ground-orchid","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}