Bletilla striata

oooh thats a bit special!

I agree...beautiful Alex....great bit of photography too...:>)

Thank you both. It didn't flower last year so I was very happy to see it in bloom! :o))))))

I love these orchids Alex, I've got 3 of them :-)

Do you keep yours in pots or in your garden?

In pots over winter in the shed, then pots sunk into the ground during summer.

That's beautiful!

I'm going to have to do some research on this one Sl. Most plants that can't grow out in the UK grow in my garden and thrive.

Thanks Delonix. Do these grow in California?

It should be ok down to about 0 deg C. Alex, mine are in pots S it's very cold here so you should be ok over there for planting in the ground.

Alexandramou:

Yes, it should grow outside here just fine.

Sl,
When do you think I should plant it in my garden??? Next month maybe?

What's the temp there now Alex?

It's been up and down this month.....from high teens to low teens (celcius). Maybe I should wait until next month when temps are stable???

Yes just to be safe :-)

;o)