ORCHIDS (CITES CERTIFIED)
Some terrestrial orchids are extremely difficult in the garden, but the ones we offer are not. They are nursery propagated and grown, not wild collected, and are vigorous and blooming size. Terrestrial orchids do well in well-drained, humus-rich soil in shade. They can also be grown in pots if kept cool in the winter. Very well-drained soil and good air circulation are essential.
Amitostigma keiskei Zones 5-9 #801-077
Most of Amitostigma species has tiny flowers, but this Amitostigma keisukei has relatively larger, showy flowers, even the size of plant is only 2-3 inches tall. They are native at humid rocky places in shade, so they grow well at rock gardens or in pots.
Amitostigma kinoshitae Zones 5-9 #801-100
Amitostigma x enomotoe (A. keiskei x A. kinoshitae) Zones 5-9 #801-075
This is the new hybrid between A. keiskei and A. kinoshitae, RHS registration 2003. They are small bulbous decidious orchids, and grow well with living moss.
Bletilla striata Zones 6-9 #801-099
Bletilla striata is one of the most beautiful hardy terrestrial orchids with a purple flower. Grow in a very well-drained soil mix in light shade or with morning sun.
Bletilla striata White Flower Variegata Zones 6-9 #802-082
Bletilla striata 'Junpaku' Zones 6-9 #802-029
Bletilla striata is one of the most beautiful hardy terrestrial orchids, normally with a purple flower. This new Japanese selection has a true albino flower, with no trace of any other color. This is much more beautiful than the white-flowered form commonly sold in the US. Grow in a very well-drained soil mix in light shade or with morning sun.
Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' Zones 6-9 #802-083
NEW! Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu' Zones 6-9 #802-003
NEW! Bletilla hyb. 'Peaches and Cream' Zones 6-9 #802-084
Bletilla striata 'Soryu' Zones 6-9 #802-005
This new selection of Blue flower form Bletilla was found in Wakayama pref. many years ago, but not available untill recently. We propagate from seeds and finally be able to offer from this fall with confirm flower colors. 'Soryu' (= Blue Dragon) has blue-lavender color and widely open flower shape.
Bletilla striata 'Tri-Lips' Zones 6-9 #802-005
There are few examples of 'Tri-Lip' form of orchids, Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobiums, etc... but this is only one cultivar as the tri-lip Bletilla. Because of the flower mutation, we could not propagate from seeds, we propagate by division for many years, you can imagine how long does it take even the Bletilla is easy to grow and multiply very quickly. Dark reddish purple color and white inside the lips, makes good contrast. Vigorous and easy toof grow same as the species. Limited supply for fall 2006.
Bletilla striata White Flower Zones 6-9 #802-081
Bletilla striata White Flower Zones 6-9 #802-086
Bletilla striata 'Yellow Striped' Zones 6-9 #802-004
This is one of the easiest orchids for the woodland garden, growing well in any humus-rich well drained soil, in light shade or with morning sun. Exciting new variegated variety from Japan, with heavily yellow-striped leaves and purple flowers.
Calanthe discolor Zones 6b-9 #801-002
Very durable, hardy species from Japan with showy 10" spikes of flowers in spring. Bi-colored flowers are usually white and dark purple-brown. Easy in the woodland or shade garden. Blooming size virus-free plants from flasked seedlings.
NEW! Calanthe discolor 'Gold Fairy' Zones 6b-9 #802-095
NEW! Calanthe discolor 'Gold Fairy' Zones 6b-9 #802-096
NEW! Calanthe hyb. Green Lipstics Zones 6-9 #802-097
NEW! Calanthe hyb. Pink Lipstics Zones 6-9 #802-099
NEW! Calanthe hyb. White Lipstics Zones 6-9 #802-100
NEW! Calanthe hyb. Yellow Lipstics Zones 6-9 #802-098
Calanthe hyb. Kojima Red Selection Zones 6-9 #802-089
Calanthe hyb. Kojima Green Selection Zones 6-9 #802-090
Calanthe hyb. Kojima Yellow Selection Zones 6-9 #802-091
Calanthe hyb. Kojima Pink Selection Zones 6-9 #802-092
Calanthe hyb. Kojima White Selection Zones 6-9 #802-093
Calanthe nipponica Zones 5-8 #801-006
Elegant, very rare Japanese species found in mountains from northern Hokkaido to Kyushu. Leaves are about 5" long; the 10" spike bears 4 or 5 yellow and green flowers in early summer. Great rock garden or trough plant.
Calanthe reflexa Zones 7-9 #801-013
Japanese evergreen species with pink/white two-tone flowers in late summer. Light fragrance. Humusy soil in shade. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Blooming size.
Calanthe sieboldii Zones 7-9 #801-003
Japanese evergreen species with very large, bright yellow flowers in spring. No fragrance, but the showiest species in bloom. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Blooming size.
Calanthe x Takane Hybrids (C.sieboldii x C.discolor) Zones 7-9 #801-004
Evergreen hybrids of C. sieboldii and C. discolor, producing a range of pastel shades, mostly pale yellows and creams with contrasting lips and petals. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Vigorous blooming size plants.
Calanthe tricarinata Zones 6-9 #801-005
One of the hardiest calanthes, with spikes of yellow and green flowers in spring, evergreen foliage. Rare but easy to grow. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings.
Cephalanthera longibracteata Zones 5-9 #801-030
Japanese terrestrial orchid with spikes of white flowers in late spring. Likes moist, well-draioned soil in part shade. Japan, Korea.
Cremastra appendiculata Zones 6b-9 #801-033
Evergreen woodland orchid from Japan that loses its foliage in summer. 12" spikes of showy peach/buff-colored flowers in early summer. Easy in well-drained woodsy soil, not too dry.
Cremastra unguiculata Zones 5-9 #801-037
Cypripedium debile Zones 4-8 #801-080
One of the most smallest Cypripedium, only 2 inch tall, and has green/purple flower under the leaves. Easy to grow.
Cypripedium japonicum Zones 4-8 #801-035
Cypripedium japonicum Zones 4-8 #801-034
Japanese species a with broad ruff of pleated foliage like an Elizabethan collar, and a very showy lovely pink lady's slipper flower. Not for the beginner, but fairly easy in mid to heavy shade, with moist, humisty, very well-drained acidic soil. Takes a year or two settle in well. Easier in cool-summer areas.
Eleorchis japonica Zones 4-9 #801-090
Eleorchis japonica is water-loving bulbous orchid, close related to Pogonia japonica.
Eleorchis japonica White Flower Zones 4-9 #802-077
This is very rare selection of white flower form, rarely offered even in Japan. Limited number offering.
Epipactis thunbergii Zones 4-9 #801-016
Vigorous terrestrial orchid from Japan and the colder parts of northeastern Asia. Thrives in moist soil in light shade, or morning sun. Showy orange-yellow flowers in summer on 2' tall plants. Good streamside plant. Easy when established. Forms large colonies when settled in.
NEW! Epipactis thunbergii 'Karuizawa' Zones 4-9 #801-017
Gymnadenia camtschatica White Flower Zones 4-9 #802-069
This is very rare selection with white flower form.
Gymnadenia conopsea Zones 4-9 #801-087
Gymnadenia conopsea has very strange 'hand shaped' bulb.
Habenaria radiata Zones 5-9 #801-097
Habenaria radiata 'Ginga' Zones 5-9 #802-085
Habenaria radiata 'Hisyo' Zones 5-9 #802-088
Liparis kumokiri Zones 6b-8 #801-024
Widespread Asian species with medium green leaves ruffled at the edges and tall spikes of greenish-while flowers in summer. Deciduous.
Liparis makinoana 'Fuji' Zones 5-9 #801-091
'Fuji' is the Large flower selection of Liparis makinoana, the flower shapes are very 'Insects'. Decidious bulbus hardy orchid.
Orchis aristata Zones 5-9 #801-068
Japanese terrestrial orchid with rose-purple flowers in summer. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.
Zones 5-9 #802-072
White flower form is very rare and I think this is the first offering to overseas. Limited number offerig.
Orchis graminifolia (mixed colors) Zones 6-9 #801-058
Easy Japanese terrestrial orchid with showy purple, pink, bi-colored, or white flowers in July. Native to shaded rocky slopes and cliffs. Tubers can be dry in winter. Needs moist, very well-drained soil when growing. Mixed colors. Tubers are always small. Great rock-garden plant. Also known as Poneorchis.
Zones 5-9 #801-073
Phaius flavus Zones 8-9 #801-027
Evergreen orchid from southern Japan. Easy in humusy well-drained soil in shade. Twelve inch spikes of showy waxy yellow flowers bloom in early summer. Good indoor plant.
Platanthera metabifolia Zones 5-10 #801-085
Hardy Platanthera from Northern part of Japan.
Pleione 'Ginzanko' Zones 6-9 #802-076
Pogonia japonica Zones 6-9 #801-095
Pogonia japonica f. alba Zones 6-9 #801-098
Spiranthes cernua Zones 7-9 #801-094
